Ransomware Research
ExampleRansomware Ransomware
ExampleRansomware 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
- ExampleRansomware
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- SomeExampleAnotherExampleShittyExampleAn example with spaces in itAn example with !!! ### ::: weird characters
How ExampleRansomware Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
ExampleRansomware modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..p0wned..crypt./\.[a-z]{4}/Prefixes added to encrypted files:
foo-Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ExampleRansomware displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readme.$$$Ransom message:
notes/sample-note-file.txt
Ransom message:
notes/sample-note-message.txt
Ransom message:
notes/sample-note-screenshot.png
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ExampleRansomware ransomware:
ExampleRansomware.exePayMeBitch.exeDoubleClickMe.exe
File Hashes (IOCs)
Known file hashes associated with ExampleRansomware ransomware samples:
01Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for ExampleRansomware ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This ExampleRansomware 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 ExampleRansomware.
Last updated: July 30, 2025