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Ransomware Research
Sphinx Ransomware
Sphinx is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Sphinx
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How Sphinx ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Sphinx alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Sphinx modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .sphinx
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Sphinx displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Sphinx 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 Sphinx.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Sphinx inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Sphinx 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.