Ransomware Research

RansomWarrior Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RansomWarrior
First Seen
July 1, 2018

How RansomWarrior Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Renames files by template "Encrypted#.THBEC" -> ^Encrypted\d{1,5}\.THBEC$

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..THBEC

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, RansomWarrior 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 RansomWarrior ransomware:

  • RansomWarrior 1.0.exe
  • A Big Present.exe

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About This Analysis

This RansomWarrior 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 RansomWarrior.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

RansomWarrior Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio