Ransomware Research
Repair Ransomware
Repair is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Repair
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Repair Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Repair modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..repairRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Repair displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
RootDiscsDesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Repair ransomware:
cmd1.exe
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About This Analysis
This Repair 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 Repair.
Last updated: July 30, 2025