Ransomware Research

RDanger Ransomware

RDanger is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
RDanger
First Seen
August 1, 2024

How RDanger ransomware works

File modification behavior

RDanger updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • ./\.[A-F0-9]{3}-[A-F0-9]{3}-[A-F0-9]{3}$/

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileATTENTION! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!.TXT
notes/ ATTENTION! ALL YOUR FILES ARE ENCRYPTED!.TXT

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with RDanger ransomware:

  • RMMaster.exe

About this analysis

This RDanger 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 RDanger.

Last updated: September 5, 2024

Detection coverage

Elastio detects RDanger inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RDanger across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.