KesLan Ransomware
KesLan is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: KesLan, MMRansom, ZZZZZZZZZZ, TurkishRansom, TRSomware.
Quick facts
How KesLan ransomware works
File encryption patterns
KesLan modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, KesLan displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Dosyalarını Kurtarmak İstiyorsan Oku!!!.txt
notes/@Lütfen Beni Oku!@.txt
notes/wallpaper.bmp
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with KesLan ransomware:
- ZZZZZZZZZZ.exe
- tempasd456.exe
- 57yhyh.exe
- ZZZZZZZZZZ(1).exe
- vicswors.vbs
- WindowsFormsApp.exe
- ZZZZZZZZZZ(4).exe
- ZZZZZZZZZZ.bin
- @MMDecrypt0r@.exe
- @mmdecrypt0r@.exe
- Hacks.bin
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for KesLan. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This KesLan 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 KesLan.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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