Ransomware Research

FileFuck Ransomware

FileFuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FileFuck
First Seen
October 1, 2018

How FileFuck Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Fake

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file@READ_IT@.txt

Ransom message:

notes/@READ_IT@.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FileFuck ransomware:

  • FileFuck.exe

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About This Analysis

This FileFuck 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 FileFuck.

Last updated: July 30, 2025