New24 Ransomware
New24 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How New24 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
New24 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, New24 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/info.txt
notes/info.hta
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with New24 ransomware:
- Iocalexpress.exe
- Backupes.exe
About this analysis
This New24 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 New24.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects New24 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify New24 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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