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:
#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