Ransomware Research

Radiyu Ransomware

Radiyu 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
Radiyu
First Seen
December 1, 2023

How Radiyu Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts only %DESKTOP% folder

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Radiyu

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Radiyu ransomware:

  • Game(Radian_Radiyu_Radiware).exe

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About This Analysis

This Radiyu 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 Radiyu.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Radiyu Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio