Ransomware Research
XeroWare Ransomware
XeroWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: XeroWare Ransom 1.2.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- XeroWare
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- XeroWare Ransom 1.2
How XeroWare Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C (can work with FakeNetNG)
File Encryption Patterns
XeroWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..XERORansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, XeroWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
XeroWare_ReadME.txtRansom message:
notes/XeroWare_ReadME.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This XeroWare 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 XeroWare.
Last updated: July 30, 2025