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Ransomware Research
SuchSecurity Ransomware
SuchSecurity is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SuchSecurity
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How SuchSecurity ransomware works
File modification behavior
SuchSecurity updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SuchSecurity modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SuchSecurity displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SuchSecurity ransomware:
- eda2.exe
- Such.exe
About this analysis
This SuchSecurity 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 SuchSecurity.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SuchSecurity inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SuchSecurity 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.