Ransomware Research

Rapax Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Rapax
First Seen
June 1, 2024

How Rapax Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..rapax

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileinstruction.txt

Ransom message:

notes/instruction.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/zugymriij.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Rapax ransomware:

  • inquiryfdp.exe
  • svchost.exe
  • inquiryfdp (1).exe

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About This Analysis

This Rapax 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 Rapax.

Last updated: July 30, 2025