Ransomware Research
RALord Ransomware
RALord is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RALord
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How RALord Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
RALord modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RALordRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RALord displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^README-[A-Za-z0-9]{12}\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/README-3EiXQ9By6Iyo.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RALord ransomware:
RaLord-0xb.exegoogle.exe
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About This Analysis
This RALord 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 RALord.
Last updated: July 30, 2025