Ransomware Research

RansomAES Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RansomAES
First Seen
May 1, 2018

How RansomAES Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..RansomAES..AES

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREAD ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ ME.txt

Note locations:

DesktopRootDiscs
message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RansomAES ransomware:

  • RansomAES.exe
  • RansomAES (2).exe

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About This Analysis

This RansomAES 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 RansomAES.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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