fileOpen.txt
notes/Open.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
ZZART3XX Ransomware
ZZART3XX is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ZZART3XX
- First Seen
- February 1, 2024
How ZZART3XX ransomware works
File modification behavior
ZZART3XX updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ZZART3XX modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .EzByZZART3XX
- .shadowcrypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ZZART3XX displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileReadMe.txt
notes/ReadMe.txt
Location: Desktop
screenshot
notes/60yfgeree.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ZZART3XX ransomware:
- FL Studio 2024.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This ZZART3XX 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 ZZART3XX.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ZZART3XX inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ZZART3XX 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.