fileSKYSTARS RANSOMWARE.txt
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Ransomware Research
SkyStars Ransomware
SkyStars is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SkyStars
- First Seen
- July 1, 2019
How SkyStars ransomware works
File modification behavior
SkyStars updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SkyStars modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .SKYSTARS
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SkyStars displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SkyStars ransomware:
- 1.exe
About this analysis
This SkyStars ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like SkyStars.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SkyStars inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SkyStars across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.