Below is a consolidated, up-to-date briefing you can share with incident-response teams, system administrators, and end-users about the ransomware that appends “@outlook.com” to every encrypted file. (The asterisk in the original note acts as a wildcard – on-disk the extension literally becomes “.id-[@outlook.com].”, e.g., archive.docx.id-A1B2C3D4[[email protected]*].1a2b3c) Technical Breakdown 1. File Extension & Renaming Patterns Exact extension…

⚠️ Context Alert The string “@outlook.com” is not a ransomware file-extension tag; it is simply the username portion of a Microsoft e-mail address. New ransomware discovered anywhere in the world is always identified by what it appends to every encrypted file, not by any e-mail string left in ransom notes. Because no known ransomware uses…

TROLDESH (a.k.a. Shade) Ransomware Technical & Recovery Playbook File-extension covered: .xtbl (the variant that renames files to originalname.ext.id-[unique-ID][email protected]) 1. Technical Breakdown 1.1 File Extension & Renaming Pattern Extension appended: .xtbl (followed, in some editions, by .ytbl, .da_vinci_code, .no_more_ransom, etc.). Renaming convention: [original_filename].[orig_ext].id-[8–12_hex_id][email protected] Example: Report_Q1.xlsx becomes [email protected] The e-mail segment varies ([email protected], @firemail.cc, @opensomemail.org, etc.) but…

The @onl1ne.at ransomware variant is a particularly aggressive and widespread strain, typically identified as a derivative of the prolific STOP/Djvu ransomware family. Like its predecessors, it aims to encrypt user files and demand a ransom for decryption. Understanding its technical characteristics and implementing robust recovery strategies are crucial for mitigation. Technical Breakdown: 1. File Extension…

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the ransomware variant identified by the file extension @nuke.africa, offering both a technical breakdown and practical recovery strategies. Technical Breakdown: 1. File Extension & Renaming Patterns Confirmation of File Extension: The ransomware variant uses the file extension .nuke.africa appended to encrypted files. This specific extension is characteristic of…

This document provides a comprehensive overview of ransomware variants that utilize the @mail.ru* pattern in their file extensions, commonly associated with families like Dharma (Crisis), Phobos, and GlobeImposter. While @mail.ru* is not a single, distinct ransomware family, it’s a frequently observed characteristic indicating an attack by these or similar strains that use the attackers’ email…

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the ransomware variant identified by the file extension @mail.com.mkmk, detailing its technical aspects and offering strategies for prevention, removal, and recovery. Note on File Extension: While the precise file extension specified is @mail.com.mkmk, it’s crucial to understand that the .mkmk suffix is characteristic of a variant belonging to…

This resource focuses on the ransomware identified by the file extension pattern @mail.com*. It’s important to note that @mail.com* does not typically refer to a distinct, named ransomware family (like Ryuk or LockBit). Instead, it represents a common naming convention used by various ransomware families, most notably STOP/Djvu, Dharma (CrySis), and sometimes Phobos, where the…

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the ransomware variant identified by the file extension @lydarkr. As specific public documentation on @lydarkr may be limited, this resource extrapolates based on common ransomware behaviors and best practices, offering a robust framework for understanding and mitigating its impact. Technical Breakdown: 1. File Extension & Renaming Patterns Confirmation…

The file extension @locked is commonly associated with variants of the Phobos ransomware family. Phobos is a persistent and highly disruptive ransomware, known for its focus on encrypting critical data for ransom. This resource provides a comprehensive breakdown of its characteristics and strategies for prevention, remediation, and recovery. Technical Breakdown: 1. File Extension & Renaming…