Ransomware Research
Buran Ransomware
Buran is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ghost, Buran-Ghost.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Buran
- First Seen
- June 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- GhostBuran-Ghost
How Buran Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.acronis.com/en-us/blog/posts/meet-buran-new-delphi-ransomware-delivered-rig-exploit-kit https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/698566/jamper-buran-ransomware-your-files-are-encrypted-txt-support
File Encryption Patterns
Buran modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ghost
./\.\[?[0-9A-F]{8}[-]?[0-9A-F]{4}[-]?[0-9A-F]{4}[-]?[0-9A-F]{4}[-]?[0-9A-F]{12}\]?$/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Buran displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
===HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES===.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/===HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES===.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/!!! YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
!!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/!!! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED !!!.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Buran ransomware:
Playtech* Measuresentence
Rowrub.exe
lsass.exe
file.bin
ghost.exe
2.exe
ctfmon.exe
SpybtIndentify
SpybtIndentify.exe
UMK40EED.EXE
b.exe
buran.exe
1.exe
loseless.exe
OAA25E4H.exe
myfile.exe
sample.exe
CTFMON.EXE
Edwin Dewitt - CV.doc
LDR_2886.js
name
csrss.exe
svchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Buran 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 Buran.
Last updated: July 30, 2025