Ransomware Research
Mallox Ransomware
Mallox is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Mallox
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How Mallox Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Mallox modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bitencRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Mallox displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
FILE RECOVERY.txtRansom message:
notes/FILE RECOVERY.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Mallox 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 Mallox.
Last updated: July 30, 2025