file{origin_filename}.scrypt.txt
notes/sample.scrypt.txt
Location: EveryFile
Ransomware Research
WhiteRabbit Ransomware
WhiteRabbit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: White Rabbit.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- WhiteRabbit
- First Seen
- December 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- White Rabbit
How WhiteRabbit ransomware works
File modification behavior
How WhiteRabbit alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
WhiteRabbit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .scrypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, WhiteRabbit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with WhiteRabbit ransomware:
- rabbit.exe
About this analysis
This WhiteRabbit 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 WhiteRabbit.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects WhiteRabbit inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify WhiteRabbit 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.