Ransomware Research
Fakben Team Ransomware
Fakben Team is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Fakben Team
- First Seen
- November 1, 2015
How Fakben Team Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Fakben Team modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Fakben Team displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginREAD ME FOR DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ ME FOR DECRYPT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Fakben Team ransomware:
t11.exeFakbenClient.scr
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About This Analysis
This Fakben Team 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 Fakben Team.
Last updated: July 30, 2025