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Ransomware Research
XiN Ransomware
XiN is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- XiN
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
How XiN ransomware works
File modification behavior
XiN resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
XiN modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .XiN
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, XiN displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This XiN 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 XiN.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects XiN inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify XiN 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.