fileReadmeForDecryption.txt
notes/ReadmeForDecryption.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
Somik1 Ransomware
Somik1 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Rams1.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Somik1
- First Seen
- January 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Rams1
How Somik1 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Somik1 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Somik1 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rams1
- .somik1
- .arnoldmichel2@tutanota.com
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Somik1 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file/^WARNING[2-6]\.txt$/
notes/WARNING2.txt
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Somik1 ransomware:
- somik1.exe
- Rams1.exe
About this analysis
This Somik1 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 Somik1.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Somik1 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Somik1 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.