Project Root Ransomware
Project Root is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Project Root ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Project Root modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Project Root displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Fuck.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Project Root ransomware:
- 22cobblerelfs3232.bin
About this analysis
This Project Root 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 Project Root.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Project Root inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Project Root 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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