Ransomware Research
Russian Globe Ransomware
Russian Globe 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.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Russian Globe
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
How Russian Globe Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Russian Globe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..blackblockRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Russian Globe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Read Me Please.htaRansom message:
notes/Read Me Please.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Russian Globe ransomware:
locker.exe
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About This Analysis
This Russian Globe 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 Russian Globe.
Last updated: July 30, 2025