Ransomware Research

File Ripper Ransomware

File Ripper is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
File Ripper
First Seen
June 1, 2017

How File Ripper Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Current sample encrypts only "C:\Users\danny_000\Desktop\Dingen\HTTest" folder

File Encryption Patterns

File Ripper modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..rip

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#HOW_TO_UNRIP#.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#HOW_TO_UNRIP#.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with File Ripper ransomware:

  • Invoice_58205.pdf.exe
  • Malware 141.exe

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About This Analysis

This File Ripper 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 File Ripper.

Last updated: July 30, 2025