Ransomware Research
Rapid-2023 Ransomware
Rapid-2023 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
- Rapid-2023
- First Seen
- December 1, 2023
How Rapid-2023 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Rapid-2023 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..rapid3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Rapid-2023 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
RootDiscsTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Rapid-2023 ransomware:
rapid3.exe
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About This Analysis
This Rapid-2023 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 Rapid-2023.
Last updated: July 30, 2025