Ransomware Research
SnapDragon Ransomware
SnapDragon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BurningEagle.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SnapDragon
- First Seen
- October 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- BurningEagle
How SnapDragon ransomware works
File modification behavior
SnapDragon updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SnapDragon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .SNPDRGN
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SnapDragon ransomware:
- BURNINGEAGLE.exe
About this analysis
This SnapDragon 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 SnapDragon.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SnapDragon inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SnapDragon 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.