fileHOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.txt
notes/HOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Rec_rans Ransomware
Rec_rans is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Rec_rans
- First Seen
- February 1, 2023
How Rec_rans ransomware works
File modification behavior
Rec_rans updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Rec_rans modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rec_rans
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Rec_rans displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/noise.bmp
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Rec_rans ransomware:
- rec_rans.exe
About this analysis
This Rec_rans 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 Rec_rans.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Rec_rans inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rec_rans 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.