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Ransomware Research
ThunderX Ransomware
ThunderX is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ranzy Locker.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ThunderX
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Ranzy Locker
How ThunderX ransomware works
File modification behavior
ThunderX updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ThunderX modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .tx_locked
- .RNZ
- .ranzy
- .RANZYLOCKED
- .lock
- ./\.[a-zA-Z]{5}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ThunderX displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ThunderX ransomware:
- Trojan.Ransom.ThunderX.exe
- 27695.bin
- 12565.exe
- 6000.exe
About this analysis
This ThunderX 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 ThunderX.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ThunderX inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ThunderX 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.