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
How Rec_rans ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Rec_rans modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Rec_rans displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW_TO_RECOVERY_FILES.txt
notes/noise.bmp
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.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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 scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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