ChangeMe Ransomware
ChangeMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SomeExample, AnotherExample, ShittyExample, An example with spaces in it, An example with !!! ### ::: weird characters.
Quick facts
How ChangeMe ransomware works
File encryption patterns
ChangeMe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
About this analysis
This ChangeMe ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like ChangeMe.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects ChangeMe inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ChangeMe across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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