Ransomware Research
010001 Ransomware
010001 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 010001
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How 010001 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
PyInstaller
File Encryption Patterns
010001 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..010001
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 010001 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^tmp[\w\.]+$/
Ransom message:
notes/tmpsfn_as.txt
Note locations:
Temp
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with 010001 ransomware:
396.exe
Ransom.FileCryptor (4).exe
a.exe
Elastio Can Help You
Don't let 010001 ransomware take over your data
Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.
About This Analysis
This 010001 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 010001.
Last updated: July 30, 2025