Ransomware Research

RADAR Ransomware

RADAR is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RADAR
First Seen
July 1, 2024

How RADAR Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

RADAR modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[A-Za-z0-9]{8}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, RADAR displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME_FOR_DECRYPT.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README_FOR_DECRYPT.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/background.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RADAR ransomware:

  • TempHealthCheck.exe

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About This Analysis

This RADAR 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 RADAR.

Last updated: July 30, 2025