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Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
RED TEAM Ransomware
RED TEAM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- RED TEAM
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How RED TEAM ransomware works
File modification behavior
RED TEAM updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RED TEAM modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .CryptXXX
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RED TEAM displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RED TEAM ransomware:
- r0xwxr.exe
About this analysis
This RED TEAM 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 RED TEAM.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RED TEAM inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RED TEAM 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.