Ransomware Research
RedEye Ransomware
RedEye is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RedEye
- First Seen
- June 1, 2018
How RedEye Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts MBR Destroys files to 0 byte
File Encryption Patterns
RedEye modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RedEyeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RedEye displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionRansom message:
notes/redeyebmp.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RedEye ransomware:
RedEye.exeredeye.binTrojan.Ransom.RedEyewindows.exeTrojan.Ransom.RedEye.exeRansomware RedEye.exe584.json2018-06-05 RedEye.exemyfile.exeFile 012.exe5a1de970-sample.exe
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About This Analysis
This RedEye 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 RedEye.
Last updated: July 30, 2025