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}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LV displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/[a-z0-9]{7,10}-README\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/1zoo2msob-README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder{COMPANY_NAME}-README.txtRansom message:
notes/EDGEWATER-README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LV ransomware:
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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