Ransomware Research
FileEngineering Ransomware
FileEngineering is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- FileEngineering
- First Seen
- November 1, 2020
How FileEngineering Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Full extension for encrypted files -> .id=[XXXXXXXX] Email=[ICanFixYourFiles@tutanota.com].encrypted
File Encryption Patterns
FileEngineering modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, FileEngineering displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Get your files back!.txtRansom message:
notes/Get your files back!.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with FileEngineering ransomware:
5A24250C.exe
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About This Analysis
This FileEngineering 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 FileEngineering.
Last updated: July 30, 2025