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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:
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