fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Xro Ransomware
Xro is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xro
- First Seen
- December 1, 2023
How Xro ransomware works
File modification behavior
Xro resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Xro modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .xro
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Xro displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Xro ransomware:
- xro
- software.exe
About this analysis
This Xro 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 Xro.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Xro inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Xro 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.