Donald Trump 2 Ransomware
Donald Trump 2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Donald J. Trump.
Quick facts
How Donald Trump 2 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Donald Trump 2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Donald Trump 2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/note.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Donald Trump 2 ransomware:
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This Donald Trump 2 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 Donald Trump 2.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Donald Trump 2 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Donald Trump 2 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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