Ransomware Research

RTRUE Ransomware

RTRUE is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RTRUE
First Seen
July 1, 2025

How RTRUE Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..RTRUE

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, RTRUE displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filereadme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/readme.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RTRUE ransomware:

  • 8obbeh0.exe
  • RTRUE
  • vprs.exe

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About This Analysis

This RTRUE 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 RTRUE.

Last updated: September 30, 2025