Ransomware Research

KoRyA Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
KoRyA
First Seen
January 1, 2023

How KoRyA Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..KoRyA

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with KoRyA ransomware:

  • 0DvGqnxFK9h6SDF.exe
  • K1.bin
  • K1.exe

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About This Analysis

This KoRyA 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 KoRyA.

Last updated: July 30, 2025