Ransomware Research

SRC Ransomware

SRC is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SRC
First Seen
May 1, 2024

How SRC Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

SRC modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..SRC

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, SRC displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file+README-WARNING+.txt;

Ransom message:

notes/+README-WARNING+.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/C8F.tmp.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with SRC ransomware:

  • executable.exe
  • software.exe
  • SRC_visual.exe

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About This Analysis

This SRC 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 SRC.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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