Yatron Ransomware
Yatron is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Yatron 2.0.
Quick facts
How Yatron ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Yatron modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Yatron displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/!Please Read Me!.txt
notes/!Please Read Me!.vbs
notes/note.txt
notes/Read@My.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Yatron ransomware:
- stub j2.exe
- yatron.exe
- urgently.exe
- important.exe
- important.bin.exe
- svchost.exe
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for Yatron. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This Yatron 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 Yatron.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Yatron inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Yatron across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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