Ransomware Research
Alpha Ransomware
Alpha is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Alpha
- First Seen
- April 1, 2016
How Alpha Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Alpha modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Alpha displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Read Me (How Decrypt) !!!!.txtRansom message:
notes/Read Me (How Decrypt) !!!!.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Alpha 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 Alpha.
Last updated: July 30, 2025