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Ransomware Research
Xort Ransomware
Xort is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Trun.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xort
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Trun
How Xort ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Xort alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Xort modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .xort
- .trun
- .chm
- .xrtn
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Xort displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Xort ransomware:
- LÑbÑnsláuf Nicole Durr 03.02.2017.chm
- L¥b¥nsl uf Nicole Durr 03.02.2017.chm
- Lеbеnslаuf Nicole Durr 03.02.2017.chm
About this analysis
This Xort 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 Xort.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Xort inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Xort 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.