Ransomware Research
726 Ransomware
726 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 726
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How 726 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
726 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
...726Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 726 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RECOVER-FILES-726.htmlRansom message:
notes/RECOVER-FILES-726.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with 726 ransomware:
726executable.exeunpacked.exe_
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About This Analysis
This 726 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 726.
Last updated: July 30, 2025