Ransomware Research

TXTME Ransomware

TXTME is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
TXTME
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How TXTME Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..TXTME

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileTXTME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/TXTME.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with TXTME ransomware:

  • KTS2.exe
  • file.exe

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About This Analysis

This TXTME 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 TXTME.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

TXTME Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio