fileREADME_RSA_DECRYPT.txt
notes/README_RSA_DECRYPT.txt
Location: RootDiscs, UserProfile
Ransomware Research
PowerAggressive Ransomware
PowerAggressive is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- PowerAggressive
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How PowerAggressive ransomware works
File modification behavior
PowerAggressive updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
PowerAggressive modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .RSALOCK
- .LOCKED
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PowerAggressive displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREAD_ME_FOR_DECRYPTION.txt
notes/READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPTION.txt
Location: UserProfile
screenshot
notes/ransom.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PowerAggressive ransomware:
- trigger.ps1
About this analysis
This PowerAggressive 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 PowerAggressive.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects PowerAggressive inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PowerAggressive 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.