Ransomware Research
3AM Ransomware
3AM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Three-AM-time, 3AM Doxware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 3AM
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
- Known Aliases
- Three-AM-time3AM Doxware
How 3AM Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE SHA256: 307a1217aac33c4b7a9cd923162439c19483e952c2ceb15aa82a98b46ff8942e (not on VT) https://symantec-enterprise-blogs.security.com/blogs/threat-intelligence/3am-ransomware-lockbit
File Encryption Patterns
3AM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..threeamtimeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 3AM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RECOVER-FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/RECOVER-FILES.txt
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About This Analysis
This 3AM 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 3AM.
Last updated: July 30, 2025