Ransomware Research

PayForRepair Ransomware

PayForRepair 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
PayForRepair
First Seen
April 1, 2025

How PayForRepair Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id-C63F241F.[payforrepair@tuta.io].P4R

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..P4R

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileinfo.txt

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.txt

Note locations:

StartUpRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PayForRepair ransomware:

  • payload.exe

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About This Analysis

This PayForRepair 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 PayForRepair.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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