Ransomware Research

EduRansom Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
EduRansom
First Seen
July 1, 2020

How EduRansom ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
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Ransom note and payment demands

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

filereadme.doc
notes/README.txt
Location: RansomPayloadStartFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with EduRansom ransomware:

About this analysis

This EduRansom 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 EduRansom.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects EduRansom inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify EduRansom 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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