Ransomware Research
TellYouThePass Ransomware
TellYouThePass is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- TellYouThePass
- First Seen
- March 1, 2019
How TellYouThePass Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
TellYouThePass modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, TellYouThePass displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.htmlRansom message:
notes/README.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with TellYouThePass ransomware:
51e17f517e6c07f61726dda04a7d39a841c60a356fac35bd6124e4a71bae826e_e3-Ransomware.exee3.exee3.rarTellyouthepass.exee5.exedecrypt32.exehello.exewintime.exece.exew.exeWindowsAutoUpdate.exewindowsm.exeLocked.Ransom.exewindebug.exedog.exedebug.exedebug.e_x_e
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About This Analysis
This TellYouThePass 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 TellYouThePass.
Last updated: July 30, 2025