fileDecryption-Guide.txt
notes/Decryption-Guide.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Zendaya Ransomware
Zendaya is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zendaya
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How Zendaya ransomware works
File modification behavior
Zendaya updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Zendaya modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Zendaya
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Zendaya displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileDecryption-Guide.HTA
notes/Decryption-Guide.HTA
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Zendaya ransomware:
- Decryption.helper@aol.com.exe
About this analysis
This Zendaya 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 Zendaya.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Zendaya inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Zendaya 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.