Ransomware Research
Rival Ransomware
Rival is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rival
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
How Rival Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .EMAIL=[recoveryanti@gmail.com]ID=[A7BF40638C0B7184].rival
File Encryption Patterns
Rival modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..rivalRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Rival displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
FILE ENCRYPTED.txtRansom message:
notes/FILE ENCRYPTED.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Rival ransomware:
184c.exe2
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About This Analysis
This Rival 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 Rival.
Last updated: July 30, 2025