file/^README\.[a-zA-Z]{4,7}\.txt$/
notes/README.YtKMI.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
GLOBAL Ransomware
GLOBAL is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- GLOBAL
- First Seen
- June 1, 2025
How GLOBAL ransomware works
File modification behavior
GLOBAL updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GLOBAL modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[a-zA-Z]{4,7}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GLOBAL displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file/^README\.[a-zA-Z]{4,7}\.txt$/
notes/README.QMmfxZ.txt
Location: EveryFolder
screenshot
notes/wallpaper.png
Location: Desktop
screenshot
notes/wallpaper1.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with GLOBAL ransomware:
- sasal.exe
- l9.exe
About this analysis
This GLOBAL 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 GLOBAL.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GLOBAL inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GLOBAL 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.