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Ransomware Research
Zeon Ransomware
Zeon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Zeon Doxware.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zeon
- First Seen
- February 1, 2022
- Known Aliases
- Zeon Doxware
How Zeon ransomware works
File modification behavior
Zeon updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Zeon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .zeon
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Zeon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Zeon ransomware:
- FEVcmTbQIx9X2VMynNFOZ3czRBKjZat7ep8l9asewByCR7QOrnm1ktm7SRGCG3yh_enc.exe
About this analysis
This Zeon 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 Zeon.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Zeon inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Zeon 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.