fileFILES ENCRYPTED.txt
notes/FILES ENCRYPTED.txt
Location: Desktop, RootDiscs
Ransomware Research
Pexdatax Ransomware
Pexdatax is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Pexdatax
- First Seen
- June 1, 2026
How Pexdatax ransomware works
File modification behavior
Pexdatax updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Pexdatax modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .ROGER
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Pexdatax displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileInfo.hta
notes/Info.hta
Location: StartUp, Roaming
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Pexdatax ransomware:
- tubcukc.exe
About this analysis
This Pexdatax 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 Pexdatax.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Pexdatax inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Pexdatax 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.