fileFiles encrypted.txt
notes/Files encrypted.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
UnblockUPC Ransomware
UnblockUPC is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- UnblockUPC
- First Seen
- September 1, 2016
How UnblockUPC ransomware works
File modification behavior
How UnblockUPC alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
UnblockUPC modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files
- enc
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, UnblockUPC displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
About this analysis
This UnblockUPC 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 UnblockUPC.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects UnblockUPC inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify UnblockUPC 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.