OoPS Ransomware
OoPS is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: OoPS Ramenware.
Quick facts
How OoPS ransomware works
File encryption patterns
OoPS modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with OoPS ransomware:
- OoPS Ramenware.exe
About this analysis
This OoPS 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 OoPS.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify OoPS 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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