Ransomware Research

IGotYou Ransomware

IGotYou is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
IGotYou
First Seen
November 1, 2017

How IGotYou Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Current sample encrypts C:\Test folder only

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..iGotYou

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, IGotYou 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 IGotYou ransomware:

  • EncryptingRansomware.exe

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About This Analysis

This IGotYou 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 IGotYou.

Last updated: July 30, 2025