Ransomware Research
Flamingo Ransomware
Flamingo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: LandSlide, Lizard,, DoNotWorry, Summon, VILKAS, HYDRA.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Flamingo
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- LandSlideLizard,DoNotWorrySummonVILKASHYDRA
How Flamingo Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension for encrypted files -> [<email>][ID=XXXXXXXX]<filename>.FLAMINGO [HydaHelp1@tutanota.com][ID=CD614942]desktop.ini.HYDRA communication via telegram API
File Encryption Patterns
Flamingo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..FLAMINGO..LIZARD..LANDSLIDE..DoNotWorry..Summon..VILKAS..HYDRA..DRWEBRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Flamingo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#READ ME.TXTRansom message:
notes/#READ ME.TXT
#ReadThis.HTARansom message:
notes/#ReadThis.HTA
#FILESENCRYPTED.txtRansom message:
notes/#FILESENCRYPTED.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Flamingo ransomware:
Flamingo.exeConsoleApplication7A.exegwq6YRD8
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About This Analysis
This Flamingo 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 Flamingo.
Last updated: July 30, 2025