Ransomware Research
Flatcher3 Ransomware
Flatcher3 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
- Flatcher3
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
How Flatcher3 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Flatcher3 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..flatcher3@india.com.000gRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Flatcher3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
helping.txtRansom message:
notes/helping.txt
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About This Analysis
This Flatcher3 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 Flatcher3.
Last updated: July 30, 2025