Ransomware Research
RA World Ransomware
RA World is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RA World
- First Seen
- December 1, 2023
How RA World Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
RA World modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RAWLDRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RA World displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Data breach warning.txtRansom message:
notes/Data breach warning.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RA World ransomware:
Encrypt_x64.exeStage3.exeStage3 (2).exe
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About This Analysis
This RA World 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 RA World.
Last updated: July 30, 2025