Ransomware Research
RanRans Ransomware
RanRans is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RanRans
- First Seen
- July 1, 2017
How RanRans Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C to send data Protected with COnfuserEx (dynamic methods) https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/6ec8a3ff951bc68972f1affc929b35b86943a3caef1b7287da311ee41f0316a3?environmentId=100
File Encryption Patterns
RanRans modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ranransRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RanRans displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RanRans ransomware:
Crack Me.exe%24R3F42Z2.EXE
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About This Analysis
This RanRans 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 RanRans.
Last updated: July 30, 2025