file/^DECRYPT\.[A-Z]{5}\.txt$/
notes/DECRYPT.MMHRZ.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Rapid-3 Ransomware
Rapid-3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Rapid 3.0.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rapid-3
- First Seen
- May 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Rapid 3.0
How Rapid-3 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Rapid-3 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Rapid-3 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[A-Z]{5}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Rapid-3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Rapid-3 ransomware:
- S4HoQm3YcP.exe
- F0CE24EC42F503F8.exe
- 3019F576F197CAB9.exe
- 333C8BA7290C8884.exe
About this analysis
This Rapid-3 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-3.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Rapid-3 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rapid-3 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.