Ransomware Research

Roga Ransomware

Roga is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Roga
First Seen
December 1, 2016

How Roga Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..madebyadam

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Roga 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 Roga ransomware:

  • Free-freedom.exe

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About This Analysis

This Roga 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 Roga.

Last updated: July 30, 2025