Ransomware Research
Raasv2 Ransomware
Raasv2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Raasv2
- First Seen
- July 1, 2023
How Raasv2 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Base-64 (XML) encoded encrypted content Full extension -> [decryption.helper@aol.com][C63F241F]13-Using_Powerpoint.ppt.raasv2
File Encryption Patterns
Raasv2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..raasv2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Raasv2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#FILES-ENCRYPTED.txtRansom message:
notes/#FILES-ENCRYPTED.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Raasv2 ransomware:
helperv2.exe
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About This Analysis
This Raasv2 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 Raasv2.
Last updated: July 30, 2025