Ransomware Research

Kamil Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Kamil
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How Kamil Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..lock

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Kamil ransomware:

  • Important.exe

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About This Analysis

This Kamil 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 Kamil.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Kamil Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio