Ransomware Research
ChangeMe Ransomware
ChangeMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SomeExample, AnotherExample, ShittyExample, An example with spaces in it, An example with !!! ### ::: weird characters.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ChangeMe
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- SomeExampleAnotherExampleShittyExampleAn example with spaces in itAn example with !!! ### ::: weird characters
How ChangeMe Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
ChangeMe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..fooPrefixes added to encrypted files:
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About This Analysis
This ChangeMe 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 ChangeMe.
Last updated: July 30, 2025