Ransomware Research
Stroman Ransomware
Stroman is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Stroman
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
How Stroman Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Stroman modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..stroman..protos..fat32..gigahertz..insta..likeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Stroman displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readinfo.txtRansom message:
notes/readinfo.txt
info.txtRansom message:
notes/info.txt
filesinfo.txtRansom message:
notes/filesinfo.txt
infoinfo.txtRansom message:
notes/infoinfo.txt
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About This Analysis
This Stroman 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 Stroman.
Last updated: July 30, 2025