Ransomware Research

Ranion Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Ranion
First Seen
April 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Ranion RaaS

How Ranion ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.ransom.Ransom.r44s

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileREADME_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html
notes/README_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Ranion ransomware:

About this analysis

This Ranion ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Ranion.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Ranion inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Ranion across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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