Ransomware Research

Freshdesk Ransomware

Freshdesk is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Freshdesk
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How Freshdesk Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

Freshdesk modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..www

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filerestore_files.html

Ransom message:

notes/restore_files.html.txt

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About This Analysis

This Freshdesk 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 Freshdesk.

Last updated: July 30, 2025