Ransomware Research

Available_for_trial Ransomware

Available_for_trial is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Available_for_trial
First Seen
July 1, 2023

How Available_for_trial ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Available_for_trial modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
._locked

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Available_for_trial displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filehow_to_decrypt.hta
notes/how_to_decrypt.hta
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Available_for_trial ransomware:

About this analysis

This Available_for_trial 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 Available_for_trial.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Available_for_trial inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Available_for_trial across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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