Ransomware Research
RedBoot Ransomware
RedBoot is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2009, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RedBoot
- First Seen
- October 1, 2009
How RedBoot Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
MBR locker
File Encryption Patterns
RedBoot modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RedBoot displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
BootTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RedBoot ransomware:
Trojan.Ransom.RedBootrbo0t_exec.exeRansomware Redboot.exeTrojan.Ransom.Redboot.exeredbootnasm.exeassembler.exe2a5305369edb9c2d_assembler.exenasmw.exesmona132028016559268807424aaoverwrite.exeprotect.exeprotect.ex_
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About This Analysis
This RedBoot 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 RedBoot.
Last updated: July 30, 2025