Ransomware Research

RandomRansom Ransomware

RandomRansom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
RandomRansom
First Seen
April 1, 2020

How RandomRansom ransomware works

File encryption patterns

RandomRansom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.RANDOM

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, RandomRansom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with RandomRansom ransomware:

About this analysis

This RandomRansom 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 RandomRansom.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects RandomRansom inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RandomRansom 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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