Red Alert
- First seen
- 2016-01-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:42:11
Context
It’s directed to English speaking users, therefore is able to infect worldwide. It is spread using email spam, fake updates, attachments and so on. It encrypts all your files, including: music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. Fake name: Microsoft Corporation. Based on HiddenTear
Reports & references
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Red Alert Ransomware (report)
- twitter.com — 815557601312329728 (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Red Alert (report)
- twitter.com — 816237293073797121 (report)