Ransomware Research

RU_Ransom Ransomware

RU_Ransom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: RURansom.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RU_Ransom
First Seen
February 1, 2022
Known Aliases
RURansom

How RU_Ransom Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..fs_invade

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileПолномасштабное_кибервторжение.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Полномасштабное_кибервторжение.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RU_Ransom ransomware:

  • RURansom.exe
  • RURansom.bin

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About This Analysis

This RU_Ransom 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 RU_Ransom.

Last updated: July 30, 2025