Ransomware Research

RedAlert Ransomware

RedAlert is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: N13V, RedAlert Doxware.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RedAlert
First Seen
July 1, 2022
Known Aliases
N13VRedAlert Doxware

How RedAlert Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..crypt658..RedAlert..help_restoremydata

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW_TO_RESTORE

Ransom message:

notes/HOW_TO_RESTORE

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileHOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.html

Ransom message:

notes/HOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder
filereadme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/readme.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RedAlert ransomware:

  • ransom.exe
  • 2.exe

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About This Analysis

This RedAlert 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 RedAlert.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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