fileIronChain.hta
notes/IronChain.hta
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
IronChain Ransomware
IronChain is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- IronChain
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How IronChain ransomware works
File modification behavior
How IronChain alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
IronChain modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Chained
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, IronChain displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filePLEASEREADTHIS.txt
notes/PLEASEREADTHIS.txt
Location: Desktop
message
notes/note.txt
Location: Boot
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with IronChain ransomware:
- myrnr.exe
- IronChain.exe
About this analysis
This IronChain 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 IronChain.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects IronChain inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify IronChain across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.