Ransomware Research
Donald Trump 2 Ransomware
Donald Trump 2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Donald J. Trump.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Donald Trump 2
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Donald J. Trump
How Donald Trump 2 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts filenames -> O=gN^tKNsL.TRUMP
File Encryption Patterns
Donald Trump 2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..TRUMPRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Donald Trump 2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Donald Trump 2 ransomware:
svchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Donald Trump 2 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 Donald Trump 2.
Last updated: July 30, 2025