Ransomware Research
Rastakhiz Ransomware
Rastakhiz is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rastakhiz
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
How Rastakhiz Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to send data
File Encryption Patterns
Rastakhiz modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RASTAKHIZRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Rastakhiz displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login#R3@D_M3#.txtRansom message:
notes/#R3@D_M3#.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Rastakhiz ransomware:
hidden-tear.exeRASTAKHIZ Decrypt0r.exe
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About This Analysis
This Rastakhiz 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 Rastakhiz.
Last updated: July 30, 2025