Ransomware Research
Xort Ransomware
Xort is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Trun.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xort
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Trun
How Xort Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Xort modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..xort..trun..chm..xrtnRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Xort displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/\b[a-z0-9]{16}\.hta\b/Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Xort ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Xort 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 Xort.
Last updated: July 30, 2025