Ransomware Research
Auuahk-Ouuohk Ransomware
Auuahk-Ouuohk is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Auuahk-Ouuohk
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How Auuahk-Ouuohk Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Auuahk-Ouuohk modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..RECOVERYOURFILESRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Auuahk-Ouuohk displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
INSTRUCTIONS_RECOVER_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/INSTRUCTIONS_RECOVER_FILES.txt
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About This Analysis
This Auuahk-Ouuohk 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 Auuahk-Ouuohk.
Last updated: July 30, 2025