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

File Encryption Patterns

DeroHE modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..DeroHE

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, DeroHE displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD_TO_DECRYPT.html

Ransom message:

notes/READ_TO_DECRYPT.html

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DeroHE ransomware:

  • free-iobit-license-promo.zip
  • IObitUnlocker.dll
  • IObitUnlocker.exe
  • unl.exe
  • iobitunlocker.exe
  • executable.exe
  • clean.exe
  • IObitUnlocker.sys
  • iobitunlocker.sys
  • iobit.dll
  • xghhgke.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: October 30, 2025

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