fileYE1337_read_me.txt
notes/YE1337_read_me.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
YE1337 Ransomware
YE1337 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- YE1337
- First Seen
- January 1, 2025
How YE1337 ransomware works
File modification behavior
YE1337 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
YE1337 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .YE1337
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, YE1337 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with YE1337 ransomware:
- svchost.exe
- sadasdasdddddddddddddddddddddddddd.exe
- YE1337.exe
About this analysis
This YE1337 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 YE1337.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects YE1337 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify YE1337 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.