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Ransomware Research
RekenSom Ransomware
RekenSom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Som, GHack.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- RekenSom
- First Seen
- March 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Som
- GHack
How RekenSom ransomware works
File modification behavior
RekenSom updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RekenSom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .RekenSom
- .som
Prefixes added to encrypted files
- Encrypted
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RekenSom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RekenSom ransomware:
- WindowsFormsApplication8.exe
- FinalReken.exe
- GHack.exe
About this analysis
This RekenSom 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 RekenSom.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RekenSom inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RekenSom 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.