fileDecryptNote.txt
notes/DecryptNote.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
SNet Ransomware
SNet is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SNet
- First Seen
- December 1, 2023
How SNet ransomware works
File modification behavior
SNet updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SNet modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .SNet
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SNet displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This SNet 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 SNet.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SNet inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SNet 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.