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
File Encryption Patterns
RansomPlus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RansomPlus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!!!.txtRansom message:
notes/YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED!!!.txt
Note locations:
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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: October 30, 2025
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