Ransomware Research

LV Ransomware

LV is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LV
First Seen
October 1, 2020

How LV Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Examples extensions -> .6gidg56x1k .057r2xhc1r

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z0-9]{7,10}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file/[a-z0-9]{7,10}-README\.txt$/

Ransom message:

notes/1zoo2msob-README.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
file{COMPANY_NAME}-README.txt

Ransom message:

notes/EDGEWATER-README.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LV ransomware:

  • Revil.pe

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About This Analysis

This LV 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 LV.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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