Ransomware Research
Carver Ransomware
Carver is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Carver
- First Seen
- March 1, 2023
How Carver Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3455].[ineedatool@rape.lol].Carver
File Encryption Patterns
Carver modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CarverRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Carver displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
info.txtRansom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopinfo.htaRansom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Carver 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 Carver.
Last updated: July 30, 2025