Ransomware Research

FSociety Ransomware

FSociety is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FSociety
First Seen
August 1, 2016

How FSociety Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C to receive keys

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/PNZaSrX.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FSociety ransomware:

  • eda2.exe
  • fsociety.exe

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About This Analysis

This FSociety 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 FSociety.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

FSociety Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio