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Ransomware Research
Sun Ransomware
Sun is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SunCrypt.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Sun
- First Seen
- October 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- SunCrypt
How Sun ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Sun alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Sun modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .sun
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Sun displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Sun ransomware:
- SYSINFO.EXE
About this analysis
This Sun 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 Sun.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Sun inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Sun 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.