file{origin_filename}.enc.rtf
notes/note.rtf
Ransomware Research
EncRTF Ransomware
EncRTF is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2014, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- EncRTF
- First Seen
- April 1, 2014
How EncRTF ransomware works
File modification behavior
EncRTF resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
EncRTF modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .enc.rtf
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, EncRTF displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This EncRTF 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 EncRTF.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects EncRTF inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify EncRTF 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.