Ransomware Research

MetadataBin Ransomware

MetadataBin is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ransomware32.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
MetadataBin
First Seen
October 1, 2020
Known Aliases
Ransomware32

How MetadataBin Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

._encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME_encrypted.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README_encrypted.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with MetadataBin ransomware:

  • ransomware.exe
  • ransomware.bin
  • ransomware32.exe
  • ransomware32.bin.exe
  • hptestu.exe

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About This Analysis

This MetadataBin 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 MetadataBin.

Last updated: July 30, 2025