fileRESTORE-MY-FILES.txt
notes/RESTORE-MY-FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
SolidBit Ransomware
SolidBit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SolidBit
- First Seen
- June 1, 2022
How SolidBit ransomware works
File modification behavior
SolidBit updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SolidBit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .solidbit
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SolidBit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/RESTORE-MY-FILES.txt
Location: Login
screenshot
notes/pBCTMyjCz.jpg
Location: Desktop
About this analysis
This SolidBit 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 SolidBit.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SolidBit inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SolidBit 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.