Ransomware Research

RALEIGHRAD Ransomware

RALEIGHRAD is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
RALEIGHRAD
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How RALEIGHRAD ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.RALEIGHRAD

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileRESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
notes/RESTORE_FILES_INFO.txt
Location: Desktop, Temp

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with RALEIGHRAD ransomware:

About this analysis

This RALEIGHRAD 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 RALEIGHRAD.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects RALEIGHRAD inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RALEIGHRAD 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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