Ransomware Research

PoliceRecords Ransomware

PoliceRecords is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: PoliceRansom.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PoliceRecords
First Seen
April 1, 2022
Known Aliases
PoliceRansom

How PoliceRecords Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..CRYPT

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRubber_Decrypt0r.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Rubber_Decrypt0r.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
filePolice_Decrypt0r.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Police_Decrypt0r.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PoliceRecords ransomware:

  • Police_Records.exe
  • Police_Records.bin
  • RubberDucky.exe
  • 1.exe
  • PoliceRansom.exe
  • BSOD.exe
  • BSOD.exe0
  • RubberDucky_Crypt0r.exe

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About This Analysis

This PoliceRecords 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 PoliceRecords.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

PoliceRecords Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio