Ransomware Research

FuckTheSystem Ransomware

FuckTheSystem 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
FuckTheSystem
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How FuckTheSystem Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..anon

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FuckTheSystem ransomware:

  • Crypto.exe

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About This Analysis

This FuckTheSystem 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 FuckTheSystem.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

FuckTheSystem Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio