Ransomware Research
ADMON Ransomware
ADMON is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ADMON
- First Seen
- May 1, 2023
How ADMON Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
ADMON modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ADMONRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ADMON displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txtRansom message:
notes/RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTempTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ADMON ransomware:
YGZmiDLdqgmKB2zIPRse4DasEmWgGfR0ADMON
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About This Analysis
This ADMON 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 ADMON.
Last updated: July 30, 2025