Ransomware Research
Radiation Ransomware
Radiation is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Hell.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Radiation
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Hell
How Radiation Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Destroys files
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Radiation displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginRansom message:
notes/memes.jpg
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Radiation 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 Radiation.
Last updated: July 30, 2025