Ransomware Research

Intel Ransomware

Intel is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Intel
First Seen
November 1, 2023

How Intel Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Intel modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..intel

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Intel displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README!.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

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About This Analysis

This Intel 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 Intel.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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