R980 Ransomware
R980 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How R980 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
R980 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, R980 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/DECRYPTION INSTRUCTIONS.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with R980 ransomware:
- taskhost.exe
- RANSOMWARE_R980
- RANSOMWARE_R980.exe
- f.exe
- July Passwords
- July Passwords.doc
About this analysis
This R980 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 R980.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects R980 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify R980 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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