RedAnts Ransomware
RedAnts is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How RedAnts ransomware works
File encryption patterns
RedAnts modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RedAnts displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/READ_ME.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RedAnts ransomware:
- RedAnts.exe
About this analysis
This RedAnts 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 RedAnts.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects RedAnts inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RedAnts 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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