Ransomware Research

JerryRansom Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
JerryRansom
First Seen
February 1, 2024

How JerryRansom Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-z0-9]{4}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRead_me.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Read_me.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/vprt7xxaf.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with JerryRansom ransomware:

  • JerryRansom1.0.exe

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About This Analysis

This JerryRansom 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 JerryRansom.

Last updated: July 30, 2025