Ransomware Research

RansomPlus Ransomware

RansomPlus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RansomPlus
First Seen
January 1, 2017

How RansomPlus Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://tria.ge/230423-mdzessed6s/behavioral1#report

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileYOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!!!.txt

Ransom message:

notes/YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!!!.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

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About This Analysis

This RansomPlus 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 RansomPlus.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

RansomPlus Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio