Ransomware Research

Ran Ransomware

Ran is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Ran
First Seen
October 1, 2023

How Ran Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Ran

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filePayment.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Payment.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
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Ransom message:

notes/SystemHacked.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Ran ransomware:

  • ht.exe
  • c.exe

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About This Analysis

This Ran 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 Ran.

Last updated: July 30, 2025