Ransomware Research

R Ransomware

R is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: NMoreira3.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
R
First Seen
March 1, 2017
Known Aliases
NMoreira3

How R Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..R

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRansomware.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Ransomware.txt

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About This Analysis

This R 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 R.

Last updated: July 30, 2025