Ransomware Research
Lime Ransomware
Lime is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NjRat.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Lime
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- NjRat
How Lime Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/bce5e6a3-b907-41bb-b1df-f25f1f8c2d34/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/691436/lime-rat-hiddentear-ransomware-support-topic/ Multi-malware
File Encryption Patterns
Lime modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Lime..limesRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Lime displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransomware.txtRansom message:
notes/Ransomware.txt
Note locations:
StartUpREAD-ME-NOW.txtRansom message:
notes/READ-ME-NOW.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Lime ransomware:
001.gifNjRat Lime Edition 0.7.8.exeTqUu503J
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About This Analysis
This Lime 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 Lime.
Last updated: July 30, 2025