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Ransomware Research
Rex48 Ransomware
Rex48 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
- Rex48
- First Seen
- April 1, 2026
How Rex48 ransomware works
File modification behavior
Rex48 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Rex48 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rex48
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Rex48 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Rex48 ransomware:
- 0ra9cvl3.exe
About this analysis
This Rex48 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 Rex48.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Rex48 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rex48 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.