Ransomware Research

RedRoman Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
RedRoman
First Seen
November 1, 2020

How RedRoman ransomware works

File modification behavior

RedRoman updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .REDROMAN

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileOPENTHIS.html
notes/OPENTHIS.html

Location: StartUp

fileOPENTHIS.html
notes/OPENTHIS.html

Location: ProgramData

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with RedRoman ransomware:

  • NUDIFYv1.0.exe

About this analysis

This RedRoman 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 RedRoman.

Last updated: November 10, 2022

Detection coverage

Elastio detects RedRoman inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RedRoman 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.