Ransomware Research
Xorist-FakeRSA Ransomware
Xorist-FakeRSA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: FakeRSA.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xorist-FakeRSA
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- FakeRSA
How Xorist-FakeRSA Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Xorist-FakeRSA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RSA-4096Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Xorist-FakeRSA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Xorist-FakeRSA ransomware:
DecryptFiles2.exe.bin6RgG4sD94Q3n4Q1.exe
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About This Analysis
This Xorist-FakeRSA 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 Xorist-FakeRSA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025