Ransomware Research
MALARIA Ransomware
MALARIA 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
- MALARIA
- First Seen
- May 1, 2024
How MALARIA Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
MALARIA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[a-z0-9]{4}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MALARIA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
INSTRUCTIONS.txtRansom message:
notes/INSTRUCTIONS.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/x5rky16dm.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MALARIA ransomware:
jvBNzQqSNM6uEdH0u63DB3IRmimSrE.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This MALARIA 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 MALARIA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025