Ransomware Research
IT.Books Ransomware
IT.Books is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- IT.Books
- First Seen
- September 1, 2018
How IT.Books Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/86780b71-a80f-42d7-8659-a31b2f0c1bc5
File Encryption Patterns
IT.Books modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..fuckedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, IT.Books displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ__IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ__IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/ranx.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with IT.Books ransomware:
IT.Books.exe
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About This Analysis
This IT.Books 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 IT.Books.
Last updated: July 30, 2025