Ransomware Research
Flubo Ransomware
Flubo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Flubo
- First Seen
- December 1, 2020
How Flubo Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Flubo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..flubo
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Flubo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
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About This Analysis
This Flubo 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 Flubo.
Last updated: July 30, 2025