Ransomware Research

Maximsru Ransomware

Maximsru is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Maximsru
First Seen
April 1, 2025

How Maximsru Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-zA-Z0-9]{5}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileMAXIMSRU.txt

Ransom message:

notes/MAXIMSRU.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/f4zrOOaOw.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Maximsru ransomware:

  • eec.exe
  • nzkwgf.exe
  • qcqrvj.exe

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About This Analysis

This Maximsru 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 Maximsru.

Last updated: July 30, 2025