Ransomware Research
R2Cheats Ransomware
R2Cheats is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- R2Cheats
- First Seen
- November 1, 2024
How R2Cheats Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
R2Cheats modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
._R2CheatsRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, R2Cheats displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ransom_note.txtRansom message:
notes/ransom_note.txt
Note locations:
TempTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with R2Cheats ransomware:
start.exe
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About This Analysis
This R2Cheats 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 R2Cheats.
Last updated: July 30, 2025