Ransomware Research
Tear Dr0p Ransomware
Tear Dr0p is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Tear Dr0p
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
How Tear Dr0p Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Tear Dr0p modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..teardr0pRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Tear Dr0p displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Tear Dr0p ransomware:
Tear Dr0p.exe8b2d744c5809cff9c640f298d78e3.exe
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About This Analysis
This Tear Dr0p 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 Tear Dr0p.
Last updated: July 30, 2025