XRat Ransomware
XRat is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Team XRat.
Quick facts
How XRat ransomware works
File encryption patterns
XRat modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, XRat displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Como descriptografar seus arquivos.txt
notes/Como descriptografar os seus arquivos - How to decrypt your files.txt
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Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for XRat. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This XRat 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 XRat.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects XRat inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify XRat across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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