Ransomware Research
KimcilWare Ransomware
KimcilWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- KimcilWare
- First Seen
- March 1, 2016
How KimcilWare Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE For web-sites
File Encryption Patterns
KimcilWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..kimcilware..lockedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, KimcilWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README_FOR_UNLOCK.txtRansom message:
notes/README_FOR_UNLOCK.txt
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About This Analysis
This KimcilWare 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 KimcilWare.
Last updated: July 30, 2025