.ADAME File Extension

Phobos Ransomware Encrypted File

A file with an .adame extension is a file encrypted by the Adame virus. The Adame virus is a variant of Phobos ransomware. The Adame virus became prevalent in early 2019. It encrypts files. So files w...

General Information

Title ADAME File Extension
Extension .adame
Full Form Phobos Ransomware Encrypted File
File Type Ransomware Encrypted File
Developer Cybercriminals
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Demands ransom
Additional Functions Encrypts user files
Features Unreadable, Encrypted

File Characteristics

Quality Inaccessible
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable No

Use Cases

Personal Data Targeted
Corporate Data Targeted
Data Hostage Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data loss, Extortion
Best Practices Regular backups, Anti-virus

Historical/Version Information

Common Period Ransomware attacks peak
Notable Variants Phobos, Dharma

Associated Types

Related Extensions .phobos, .dharma, .locky

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
No Compatible Software N/A N/A