Ransomware Research
Slide Ransomware
Slide 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
- Slide
- First Seen
- September 1, 2023
How Slide Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Full extension -> .[Ex2@onionmail.org].Slide
File Encryption Patterns
Slide modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SlideRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Slide displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/ ^#[A-F0-9]{16}\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/#B618798A2F0A0DD3.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Slide 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 Slide.
Last updated: July 30, 2025