Ransomware Research

Hawk Ransomware

Hawk is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Hawk
First Seen
October 1, 2024

How Hawk Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id[XX-B2750012].[sup.logical@gmail.com].hawk

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..hawk

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#Recover-Files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/#Recover-Files.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Hawk ransomware:

  • sup.logicalgmail
  • sup.logicalgmail.com.exe
  • sup.logical@gmail.com.exe

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About This Analysis

This Hawk 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 Hawk.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Hawk Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio