Ransomware Research
Funfact Ransomware
Funfact is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Funfact
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
How Funfact Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts files with rar utility
File Encryption Patterns
Funfact modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cryRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Funfact displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
note.iniRansom message:
notes/note.ini
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Funfact ransomware:
word.Dword.D.exefunfact.exeRansom_CRYPFUN_A_6c9dca
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About This Analysis
This Funfact 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 Funfact.
Last updated: July 30, 2025