fileOkuBeni.txt
notes/OkuBeni.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Zilla Ransomware
Zilla is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Zilla
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
How Zilla ransomware works
File modification behavior
Zilla updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Zilla modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .zilla
- .Atom
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Zilla displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileReadMeNow.txt
notes/ReadMeNow.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file@@BurayaBak.txt
notes/@@BurayaBak.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Zilla ransomware:
- ConsoleApplication1.exe
- Zilla.exe
- JAtom.exe
- love.exe
About this analysis
This Zilla 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 Zilla.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Zilla inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Zilla 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.