Ransomware Research

ChinaJm Ransomware

ChinaJm is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
ChinaJm
First Seen
February 1, 2020

How ChinaJm ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.China

Ransom note and payment demands

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

file/.{13,15}[0-9]{13}.txt$/
notes/ÁªÏµÎÒ,ÇëÎðɾ³ý1625650100797.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with ChinaJm ransomware:

About this analysis

This ChinaJm 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 ChinaJm.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects ChinaJm inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ChinaJm 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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