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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