fileHOW_TO_RESTORE
notes/HOW_TO_RESTORE
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
RedAlert Ransomware
RedAlert is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: N13V, RedAlert Doxware.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- RedAlert
- First Seen
- July 1, 2022
- Known Aliases
- N13V
- RedAlert Doxware
How RedAlert ransomware works
File modification behavior
RedAlert updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RedAlert modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .crypt658
- .RedAlert
- .help_restoremydata
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RedAlert displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.html
notes/HOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.html
Location: EveryFolder
filereadme.txt
notes/readme.txt
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RedAlert ransomware:
- ransom.exe
- 2.exe
About this analysis
This RedAlert 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 RedAlert.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RedAlert inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RedAlert 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.