Ransomware Research

RansomHub Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RansomHub
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How RansomHub Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file/^README_\S+?\.txt$/

Ransom message:

notes/README_9a311a.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RansomHub ransomware:

  • L2.exe
  • pornhub2.exe
  • rhub.exe
  • vSzbAa.exe
  • pbTsgj.exe
  • dert.exe
  • amd64.exe
  • amd64.exe
  • t1_amd64.exe
  • amd64.bin
  • qAXmNX.exe
  • ZONoDh.exe
  • YFFuDh.exe

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About This Analysis

This RansomHub 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 RansomHub.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

RansomHub Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio