Xorist Ransomware
Xorist is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2011, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Xorist (2011-2019).
Quick facts
How Xorist ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Xorist modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Xorist displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.html
notes/Como descriptografar seus arquivos.txt
notes/ДЕШИФРАТОР.txt
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Xorist ransomware:
- 1.exe
- 111.exe
- myfile.exe
- XX.exe
- Start.exe.bin
- iji.exe
- X8Bmw05oX0B1C65.exe
- VBoxDTrace
- VBoxDTrace.exe
- Tax Refund notification.exe
- Instructions.exe
- dawdawd.exe
- 0j1fdos3kkk97ol.exe
- Xorist (2).exe
- dllhost.exe
- recibo.pdf.exe
- .exe
- IVEDUPGJ.exe
- Nhfys52
- Oigys63.exe
- asdofbuasdif.exe
- wef346645.exe
- BCL8UUX5.exe
- QE8DBOFU.exe
- wef346645
- vkOTWqaQvab.exe
- xorist_mcafee.exe
- Mcafee.bin
- Xorist.exe
- Mcafee.exe
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for Xorist. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This Xorist 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 Xorist.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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