Ransomware Research

Rabbit Ransomware

Rabbit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: RabbitWare, Taiwan Rabbit.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Rabbit
First Seen
June 1, 2020
Known Aliases
RabbitWareTaiwan Rabbit

How Rabbit ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Rabbit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.RABBIT

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Rabbit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileอ่านวิธีแก้ไฟล์โดนล๊อค.txt
notes/อ่านวิธีแก้ไฟล์โดนล๊อค.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Rabbit ransomware:

About this analysis

This Rabbit 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 Rabbit.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Rabbit inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rabbit 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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