Ransomware Research
34678 Ransomware
34678 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 34678
- First Seen
- October 1, 2023
How 34678 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
34678 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..34678
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 34678 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/README!.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
Info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/Info.hta
Note locations:
StartUp
Roaming
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with 34678 ransomware:
file.exe
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About This Analysis
This 34678 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 34678.
Last updated: July 30, 2025