filemanual.txt
notes/manual.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
Ransomware Research
Ztax Ransomware
Ztax is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Ztax
- First Seen
- October 1, 2024
How Ztax ransomware works
File modification behavior
Ztax updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Ztax modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Ztax
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Ztax displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileInfo.hta
notes/manual.txt
Location: StartUp, Roaming
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Ztax ransomware:
- payload.exe
About this analysis
This Ztax 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 Ztax.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Ztax inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Ztax 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.