Ransomware Research
Somik1 Ransomware
Somik1 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Rams1.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Somik1
- First Seen
- January 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Rams1
How Somik1 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C for communication
File Encryption Patterns
Somik1 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..rams1..somik1..arnoldmichel2@tutanota.comRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Somik1 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadmeForDecryption.txtRansom message:
notes/ReadmeForDecryption.txt
Note locations:
Desktop/^WARNING[2-6]\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/WARNING2.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Somik1 ransomware:
somik1.exeRams1.exe
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About This Analysis
This Somik1 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 Somik1.
Last updated: July 30, 2025