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Epoblockl Ransomware
Epoblockl is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Rectyk.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Epoblockl
- First Seen
- November 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- Rectyk
How Epoblockl Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://app.any.run/tasks/8efec1b8-49e1-44ce-990a-b1235452ee11/
File Encryption Patterns
Epoblockl modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Epoblockl
..Crypted
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Epoblockl displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
EPOBLOCKL-NOTE.txt
Ransom message:
notes/EPOBLOCKL-NOTE.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Epoblockl ransomware:
Epoblockl.exe
Malware (10).exe
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About This Analysis
This Epoblockl 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 Epoblockl.
Last updated: July 30, 2025