Ransomware Research

GURAM Ransomware

GURAM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GURAM
First Seen
December 1, 2024

How GURAM Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .{C9C7D7B0-A8A9-DAD8-27DC-3EA48BD33F86}.GURAM

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..GURAM

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GURAM ransomware:

  • 4ZD5C3i[1].exe
  • 4ZD5C3i.exe
  • QrIqOQJ.exe

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About This Analysis

This GURAM 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 GURAM.

Last updated: July 30, 2025