Ransomware Research
EduRansom Ransomware
EduRansom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- EduRansom
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
How EduRansom Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
EduRansom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..eduransomRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, EduRansom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readme.docRansom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with EduRansom ransomware:
myfile.exe
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About This Analysis
This EduRansom 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 EduRansom.
Last updated: July 30, 2025