Ransomware Research
RenameX12 Ransomware
RenameX12 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RenameX12
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
How RenameX12 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
suffix is not added due to all partitions of the hard disk are encrypted, except the system partition.
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RenameX12 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
New Text Document.txtRansom message:
notes/New Text Document.txt
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About This Analysis
This RenameX12 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 RenameX12.
Last updated: July 30, 2025