Ransomware Research
Invader Ransomware
Invader is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Invader
- First Seen
- August 1, 2023
How Invader Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Base-64 (reversed ?) encoded content
File Encryption Patterns
Invader modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..invaderRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Invader displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/89ud8ltqor.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Invader ransomware:
enemy.exe1.exeout.exe
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About This Analysis
This Invader 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 Invader.
Last updated: July 30, 2025