Ransomware Research
TaRRaK Ransomware
TaRRaK is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- TaRRaK
- First Seen
- June 1, 2021
How TaRRaK Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
TaRRaK modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..TaRRaK
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, TaRRaK displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Encrypted Files by TaRRaK.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Encrypted Files by TaRRaK.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Note fom TaRRaK.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Note fom TaRRaK.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with TaRRaK ransomware:
file.exe
TaRRaK.exe
program.exe
software.exe
executable.exe
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About This Analysis
This TaRRaK 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 TaRRaK.
Last updated: July 30, 2025