Ransomware Research

Rapid-2023 Ransomware

Rapid-2023 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Rapid-2023
First Seen
December 1, 2023

How Rapid-2023 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Rapid-2023 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.rapid3

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Rapid-2023 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHow_to_back_files.html
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Location: RootDiscs

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Rapid-2023 ransomware:

About this analysis

This Rapid-2023 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 Rapid-2023.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Rapid-2023 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rapid-2023 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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