Ransomware Research
Red Alert Ransomware
Red Alert is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Red Alert
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
How Red Alert Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Red Alert modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Red Alert displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
MESSAGE.txtRansom message:
notes/MESSAGE.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/iMGsx6v.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Red Alert ransomware:
NFS-e1025-7152.exetable.exeRedAlert_WinMicrosoft-Corporation.exeNFS-e 1025-7152.exeMicrosoft Corporation.exe
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About This Analysis
This Red Alert 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 Red Alert.
Last updated: July 30, 2025