LIVE TEAM Ransomware
LIVE TEAM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How LIVE TEAM ransomware works
File encryption patterns
LIVE TEAM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, LIVE TEAM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/FILE RECOVERY_ID_180870197840.txt
About this analysis
This LIVE TEAM 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 LIVE TEAM.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects LIVE TEAM inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LIVE TEAM 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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