Ransomware Research

IsraBye Ransomware

IsraBye is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
IsraBye
First Seen
July 1, 2017

How IsraBye Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Generates fake files with text message

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..israbye

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with IsraBye ransomware:

  • ClickMe.exe
  • israbye.exe
  • israel.exe
  • Israbye.exe

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About This Analysis

This IsraBye 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 IsraBye.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

IsraBye Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio