Ransomware Research
SmartRansom Chinese Ransomware
SmartRansom Chinese is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SmartRansom, Chinese Ransomware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SmartRansom Chinese
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- SmartRansomChinese Ransomware
How SmartRansom Chinese Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SmartRansom Chinese displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with SmartRansom Chinese ransomware:
myfile.exesmartransom.exeTrojan-Ransom.Filecoder.exeRansom.FileCryptor.exe点我看图片.exe_点我看图片.exeWTF.YOU.JJ1CM.exe.infected萸扂艘芞⑵.exeWTF.YOU.JJ1CM.vir.DNvirExtarct-GZ-with-Winrar.exeWTF.exeSmartRansom.exeK
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About This Analysis
This SmartRansom Chinese 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 SmartRansom Chinese.
Last updated: July 30, 2025