fileDataRecovery.txt
notes/DataRecovery.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
FixFile Ransomware
FixFile is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- FixFile
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How FixFile ransomware works
File modification behavior
FixFile updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
FixFile modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.\w{8}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, FixFile displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/EE4671B3664ABB6E.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with FixFile ransomware:
- Stub.exe
About this analysis
This FixFile 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 FixFile.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects FixFile inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify FixFile 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.