Ransomware Research
R980 Ransomware
R980 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- R980
- First Seen
- July 1, 2016
How R980 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/f5ee4eeea917ef09d039664b19351d6ca853612f465817e5a77c158350b07fd5/57bbffe0aac2ed4a540d8e33
File Encryption Patterns
R980 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, R980 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPTION INSTRUCTIONS.txt
Ransom message:
notes/DECRYPTION INSTRUCTIONS.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
rtext.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with R980 ransomware:
taskhost.exe
RANSOMWARE_R980
RANSOMWARE_R980.exe
f.exe
July Passwords
July Passwords.doc
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About This Analysis
This R980 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 R980.
Last updated: July 30, 2025