Ransomware Research
AngryDuck Ransomware
AngryDuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AngryDuck
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How AngryDuck Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
AngryDuck modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..adkRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AngryDuck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This AngryDuck ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AngryDuck.
Last updated: July 30, 2025