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