Ransomware Research
XRat Ransomware
XRat is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Team XRat.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- XRat
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Team XRat
How XRat Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
XRat modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..C0rp0r@c@0Xr@..__xratteamLucked..___xratteamLucked..____xratteamLucked..___ xratteamLucked..____ xratteamLuckedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, XRat displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Como descriptografar seus arquivos.txtRansom message:
notes/Como descriptografar seus arquivos.txt
Como descriptografar os seus arquivos - How to decrypt your files.txtRansom message:
notes/Como descriptografar os seus arquivos - How to decrypt your files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/E7424C2C6CF90DED73FEF5D87807ED33.png
Note locations:
DesktopRecovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for XRat ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This XRat 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 XRat.
Last updated: July 30, 2025