file{origin_filename}.z3enc
notes/DOC3.docx.z3enc
Location: EveryFile
Ransomware Research
Z3 Ransomware
Z3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Z3enc.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Z3
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Z3enc
How Z3 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Z3 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Z3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: Login
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Z3 ransomware:
- z3.exe
- 5fv5sgbg.mhk.exe
About this analysis
This Z3 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 Z3.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Z3 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Z3 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.