Ransomware Research
EncRTF Ransomware
EncRTF is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2014, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- EncRTF
- First Seen
- April 1, 2014
How EncRTF Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
EncRTF modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..enc.rtfRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, EncRTF displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
{origin_filename}.enc.rtfRansom message:
notes/note.rtf
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About This Analysis
This EncRTF 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 EncRTF.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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