Ransomware Research

Run Ransomware

Run is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Run
First Seen
June 1, 2024

How Run Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..run10

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHow_to_back_files.html

Ransom message:

notes/How_to_back_files.html

Note locations:

RootDiscs

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Run ransomware:

  • php2vPjBS

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About This Analysis

This Run 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 Run.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Run Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio