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Joker Korean Ransomware
Joker Korean is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Joker Korean
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
How Joker Korean Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Joker Korean modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..joker
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Joker Korean displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Joker Korean ransomware:
ransom.exe
clickme.bat
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About This Analysis
This Joker Korean 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 Joker Korean.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
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