Ransomware Research

KEEPCALM Ransomware

KEEPCALM is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
KEEPCALM
First Seen
February 1, 2023

How KEEPCALM Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> -+Id(802321D0) mail(josealen@tutanota.com).KEEPCALM

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..KEEPCALM

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, KEEPCALM 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 KEEPCALM ransomware:

  • 38.zip
  • 38.ex
  • 37.exe
  • 38.exe
  • SDV.exe

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About This Analysis

This KEEPCALM 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 KEEPCALM.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

KEEPCALM Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio