Ransomware Research

Level Ransomware

Level is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Level
First Seen
August 1, 2025

How Level Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..level

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileYour Files Are Encrypted.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Your Files Are Encrypted.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Level ransomware:

  • gywsf95.exe
  • lvl_enc.exe

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About This Analysis

This Level 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 Level.

Last updated: September 30, 2025