Ransomware Research

Sorry Ransomware

Sorry 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
Sorry
First Seen
May 1, 2026

How Sorry ransomware works

File modification behavior

Sorry updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .sorry

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileREADME.md
notes/README.md

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Sorry ransomware:

  • 0rntn.exe

About this analysis

This Sorry 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 Sorry.

Last updated: September 22, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Sorry inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Sorry 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.