Ransomware Research

Xorist-TraNs Ransomware

Xorist-TraNs is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: TraNs.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Xorist-TraNs
First Seen
June 1, 2017
Known Aliases
TraNs

How Xorist-TraNs Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

Xorist-TraNs modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..TraNs..TraNs550DonE

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Xorist-TraNs displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT YOUR FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT YOUR FILES.txt

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About This Analysis

This Xorist-TraNs 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 Xorist-TraNs.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Xorist-TraNs Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio