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Ransomware Research
7B Rage Ransomware
7B Rage is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 7B Rage
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How 7B Rage ransomware works
File modification behavior
7B Rage updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
7B Rage modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .zay
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 7B Rage displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 7B Rage ransomware:
- rage.exe
About this analysis
This 7B Rage ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 7B Rage.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 7B Rage inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 7B Rage across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.