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Ransomware Research
Zenis Ransomware
Zenis is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zenis
- First Seen
- March 1, 2018
How Zenis ransomware works
File modification behavior
Zenis updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Zenis displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Zenis ransomware:
- IIS_Agent32.exe
- Zenis.exe
- 97.exe
About this analysis
This Zenis 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 Zenis.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Zenis inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Zenis 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.