Ransomware Research
Xorist-TaRoNiS Ransomware
Xorist-TaRoNiS 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: TaRoNiS.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xorist-TaRoNiS
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- TaRoNiS
How Xorist-TaRoNiS Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Xorist-TaRoNiS modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..TaRoNiS..BiTgRoNiS..SeCuReBlOcKRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Xorist-TaRoNiS displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
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About This Analysis
This Xorist-TaRoNiS 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-TaRoNiS.
Last updated: July 30, 2025