fileReadme_Restore_Files.txt
notes/Readme_Restore_Files.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Snatch Ransomware
Snatch is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Snatch
- First Seen
- April 1, 2018
How Snatch ransomware works
File modification behavior
Snatch updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Snatch modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .snatch
- .abcde
- .FileSlack
- .jupstb
- .cekisan
- .icp
- .jimm
- .FKVGM
- .yqbdpevbz
- ./\.[a-z0-9]{5,12}$/
- .hceem
- .cbs0z
- .ohwqg
- .wvtr0
- .egmwv
- .tl30z
- .gdjlosvtnib
- .wbqczq
- .xbvpnvee
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Snatch displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file/^Restore_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_Files\.txt$/
notes/Restore_ICPICP_Files.txt
file/^RESTORE_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_DATA\.txt$/
notes/RESTORE_HCEEM_DATA.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file/^DECRYPT_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_FILES\.txt$/
notes/DECRYPT_OHWQG_FILES.txt
file/^RESTORE_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_FILES\.txt$/
fileHOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT
notes/HOW TO RESTORE YOUR FILES.TXT
Location: EveryFolder
file/^README_[A-Z0-9]{4,10}_FILES\.txt$/
notes/README_HRDHS_FILES.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Snatch ransomware:
- pritunl-service.exe
- yUiChG
- jupstb.exe
- JUPSTB32.exe
- wnyFd9IaAUy1TgqIpqU6xhvEfoEIO9
- 594294.exe
- hceemx86.exe
- wvtr0x64.exe
- yiojrbdazx64.exe
- update.exe
- createdir.exe
- pigzqbqnvbux64.exe
- qensvlcbymkx64.exe
- safe.exe
- aulmhwpbpzix64.exe
- 2.exe
- vbcudt.exe
About this analysis
This Snatch 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 Snatch.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Snatch inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Snatch 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.