Ransomware Attempt Critical
INC-2043 · Reported 10 Jul 2026, 06:30 PM
File-encryption activity was detected on the primary file server cluster. Multiple files were renamed with an unknown extension and a ransom note was written to shared directories. The affected host has been isolated from the network pending forensic analysis.
Activity Timeline
Incident detected
EDR flagged mass file modification on FS-Cluster-02 · 06:30 PM
Host isolated
Automated containment removed host from network · 06:32 PM
Assigned to James Allaire
Escalated to Tier 2 for forensic review · 06:40 PM
Note added
Confirmed lateral movement attempt blocked at segment firewall · 07:05 PM
Indicators of Compromise
| Type | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| File Hash | a3f5...9c1d | High |
| IP Address | 45.83.220.17 | High |
| Domain | pay-decrypt[.]onion | Medium |
Details
StatusInvestigating
SeverityCritical
PriorityP1 - Urgent
CategoryMalware
Affected AssetFS-Cluster-02
Source IP45.83.220.17
Assigned Analyst
James Allaire
Tier 2 Analyst