Ransomware Research

Tron Ransomware

Tron is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Tron
First Seen
April 1, 2018

How Tron Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://app.any.run/tasks/c47e74a1-80e1-4eaf-af70-67229d0f4423/

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..tron

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Tron ransomware:

  • Tron.exe
  • file.exe

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About This Analysis

This Tron 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 Tron.

Last updated: July 30, 2025