J-Ransomware is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
J-Ransomware
First Seen
July 1, 2017
How J-Ransomware Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to send encryption key
File Encryption Patterns
J-Ransomware modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..LoveYou
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, J-Ransomware 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 J-Ransomware ransomware:
J-Ransomware.exe
j-ransomware.exe
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