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