Ransomware Research
SARansom Ransomware
SARansom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SARansom
- First Seen
- August 1, 2018
How SARansom Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
SARansom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SARansom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
RANSOM_NOTERansom message:
notes/RANSOM_NOTE
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with SARansom ransomware:
SARansom.exe
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About This Analysis
This SARansom 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 SARansom.
Last updated: July 30, 2025