Ransomware Research
Virus3 Ransomware
Virus3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Virus3
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Virus3 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Virus3 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..virus3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Virus3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Virus3 ransomware:
virus3.exe
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About This Analysis
This Virus3 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 Virus3.
Last updated: July 30, 2025