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Ransomware Research
Raxid Ransomware
Raxid is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Raxid
- First Seen
- April 1, 2026
How Raxid ransomware works
File modification behavior
Raxid updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Raxid modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .raxid
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Raxid displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Raxid ransomware:
- xbx55.exe
- main.exe.bin.exe
About this analysis
This Raxid 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 Raxid.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Raxid inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Raxid 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.