fileREAD_ME.html
notes/READ_ME.html
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Zeoticus Ransomware
Zeoticus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Zeoticus 2.0.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zeoticus
- First Seen
- December 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Zeoticus 2.0
How Zeoticus ransomware works
File modification behavior
Zeoticus updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Zeoticus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .zeoticus
- .young
- .2020END
- .pandora
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Zeoticus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREADME.html
notes/README.html
Location: RootDiscs
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Zeoticus ransomware:
- 622751.exe
- program.exe
- ndhpl old.exe
- Zeoticus.exe
About this analysis
This Zeoticus 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 Zeoticus.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Zeoticus inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Zeoticus 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.