RU_Ransom Ransomware
RU_Ransom is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: RURansom.
Quick facts
How RU_Ransom ransomware works
File encryption patterns
RU_Ransom modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RU_Ransom displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Полномасштабное_кибервторжение.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RU_Ransom ransomware:
- RURansom.exe
- RURansom.bin
About this analysis
This RU_Ransom 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 RU_Ransom.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects RU_Ransom inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RU_Ransom 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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