Ransomware Research
RIP Ransomware
RIP is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: RIP HT, Phoenix HT.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RIP
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- RIP HTPhoenix HT
How RIP Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C Encrypt only "important" folder on the Desktop
File Encryption Patterns
RIP modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..R.i.PRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RIP displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Important!.txtRansom message:
notes/Important!.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with RIP ransomware:
7ab0dd04-43e0-4d89-be59-60a30b7664677ab0dd04-43e0-4d89-be59-60a30b7664677ab0dd04-43e0-4d89-be59-60a30b7664677ab0dd04-43e0-4d89-be59-60a30b766467.exeWindows 10 Free Update.exe
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About This Analysis
This RIP 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 RIP.
Last updated: July 30, 2025