Ransomware Research
TrumpHead Ransomware
TrumpHead is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- TrumpHead
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
How TrumpHead Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake (doesn't encrypt files) Skips SystemDrive (also ransom notes)
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, TrumpHead displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_THIS.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_THIS.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/12-24-2022.bmp
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with TrumpHead ransomware:
TrumpHead.exe8a7cdfa75155d37f97ea9a829498e309eec1ad37b0496eb21f06bf812abf4073_Kqx7Hfod7f.exe
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About This Analysis
This TrumpHead 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 TrumpHead.
Last updated: July 30, 2025