Ransomware Research

Faizal Ransomware

Faizal is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Faizal
First Seen
April 1, 2017

How Faizal Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

PENTING !!!.htm in the %Documenmts% folder

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..gembok

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filePENTING !!!.htm

Ransom message:

notes/PENTING !!!.htm
fileREAD_IT.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_IT.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Faizal ransomware:

  • hidden-tear.exe
  • Street Racing Club - SETUP.exe

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About This Analysis

This Faizal 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 Faizal.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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