Ransomware Research

Lexus Ransomware

Lexus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Lexus
First Seen
May 1, 2024

How Lexus Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id[C63F241F-3506].[emily.florez@zohomail.com].Lexus

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Lexus

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Lexus ransomware:

  • ph_exec.exe

Elastio Can Help You

Don't let Lexus ransomware take over your data

Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.

Learn MoreGet Started

About This Analysis

This Lexus 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 Lexus.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Recent Ransomware

Explore other threats in our database

View all ransomware