Ransomware Research

CryptoLuck Ransomware

CryptoLuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoLuck
First Seen
November 1, 2016

How CryptoLuck ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
./\.[0-9A-F]{8}_luck\b/

Ransom note and payment demands

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

file/^@WARNING_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED\.[0-9A-F]{8}\.txt\b/
notes/@WARNING_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED.055860F2.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with CryptoLuck ransomware:

About this analysis

This CryptoLuck 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 CryptoLuck.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects CryptoLuck inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CryptoLuck across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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