Ransomware Research
SHINRA Ransomware
SHINRA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SHINRA
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How SHINRA Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
SHINRA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SHINRA3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SHINRA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#SHINRA-Recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/#SHINRA-Recovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/E2908F0E665F145319AAB4F3DCB27DC4.bmp
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This SHINRA 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 SHINRA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025