Ransomware Research

Indrik Ransomware

Indrik is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Indrik
First Seen
January 1, 2019

How Indrik Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..INDRIK

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file# HOW TO DECRYPT YOUR FILES #.html

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

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About This Analysis

This Indrik 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 Indrik.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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