Ransomware Research
INC Ransomware
INC is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: INC Ransom, INC Encryptor.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- INC
- First Seen
- August 1, 2023
- Known Aliases
- INC RansomINC Encryptor
How INC Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://www.huntress.com/blog/investigating-new-inc-ransom-group-activity accd8bc0d0c2675c15c169688b882ded17e78aed0d914793098337afc57c289c -> sha256 (not presented on VT)
File Encryption Patterns
INC modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..INCRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, INC displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
INC-README.TXTRansom message:
notes/INC-README.TXT
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About This Analysis
This INC 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 INC.
Last updated: July 30, 2025