Ransomware Research

LianXiXXX Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LianXiXXX
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How LianXiXXX Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..xxx

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file联系我们.txt

Ransom message:

notes/联系我们.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LianXiXXX ransomware:

  • ak.exe

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About This Analysis

This LianXiXXX 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 LianXiXXX.

Last updated: September 30, 2025