Ransomware Research
DeroHE Ransomware
DeroHE is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DeroHE
- First Seen
- January 1, 2021
How DeroHE Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
need detail analysis; doesn't encrypt files on test environments article -> https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/iobit-forums-hacked-to-spread-ransomware-to-its-members doesnt work because of C&C are dead (it attempts to communicate via dropped tor) sample is dll, run via rundll32 dllname, DllEntry
File Encryption Patterns
DeroHE modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DeroHERansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DeroHE displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_TO_DECRYPT.htmlRansom message:
notes/READ_TO_DECRYPT.html
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DeroHE ransomware:
free-iobit-license-promo.zipIObitUnlocker.dllIObitUnlocker.exeunl.exeiobitunlocker.exeexecutable.execlean.exeIObitUnlocker.sysiobitunlocker.sysiobit.dllxghhgke.dat
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About This Analysis
This DeroHE 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 DeroHE.
Last updated: July 30, 2025