Ransomware Research
Fucked Ransomware
Fucked is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Fucked
- First Seen
- March 1, 2023
How Fucked Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Changes the desktop wallpaper (commom picture, nothing interesting)
File Encryption Patterns
Fucked modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..fuckedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Fucked displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Fucked ransomware:
ransomware.exesvchost.exeransomware (1).exe
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About This Analysis
This Fucked 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 Fucked.
Last updated: July 30, 2025