fileDECRYPT_ME.TXT
notes/DECRYPT_ME.TXT
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
KRider Ransomware
KRider is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- KRider
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How KRider ransomware works
File modification behavior
KRider updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
KRider modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .kr3
- .adr
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, KRider displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with KRider ransomware:
- KRider.exe
- KRider Ransomware.exe-
- ransomware.exe
- Ransomware.exe
- acma.exe
- WindowsApplication25.exe
- XLran1 (2).exe
- Ransomware
- Ransomware.bin
About this analysis
This KRider 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 KRider.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects KRider inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify KRider 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.