Ransomware Research

Ransom102 Ransomware

Ransom102 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Ransom102
First Seen
December 1, 2018

How Ransom102 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Ransom102 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..ransomwared..iwanttits

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Ransom102 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Ransom102 ransomware:

  • win_defender_patch.exe

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About This Analysis

This Ransom102 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 Ransom102.

Last updated: July 30, 2025