fileread_it.txt
notes/read_it.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
ZAKI ESCOVINDA Ransomware
ZAKI ESCOVINDA 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
- ZAKI ESCOVINDA
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
How ZAKI ESCOVINDA ransomware works
File modification behavior
ZAKI ESCOVINDA updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ZAKI ESCOVINDA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .escovinda
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ZAKI ESCOVINDA 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 ZAKI ESCOVINDA ransomware:
- escovinda.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This ZAKI ESCOVINDA 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 ZAKI ESCOVINDA.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ZAKI ESCOVINDA inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ZAKI ESCOVINDA 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.