Ransomware Research
ClickMe Ransomware
ClickMe 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
- ClickMe
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How ClickMe Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
ClickMe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..hackedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ClickMe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This ClickMe 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 ClickMe.
Last updated: July 30, 2025