fileREADME.txt
notes/README.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
RuBurger Ransomware
RuBurger is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- RuBurger
- First Seen
- May 1, 2026
How RuBurger ransomware works
File modification behavior
RuBurger updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RuBurger modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .crypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RuBurger displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREADME_1.txt
notes/README_1.txt
Location: Desktop
fileREADME_1.txt
notes/README_1_v1.txt
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RuBurger ransomware:
- CHEAT.exe
- burger.exe
About this analysis
This RuBurger 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 RuBurger.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RuBurger inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RuBurger 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.