Ransomware Research
King Ransomware
King is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- King
- First Seen
- October 1, 2024
How King Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[king_ransom1@mailfence.com].king
File Encryption Patterns
King modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..kingRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, King displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
#Read-for-recovery.txtRansom message:
notes/#Read-for-recovery.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/CA20A7155E2F544C1D697CC7DAD28273.png
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This King 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 King.
Last updated: July 30, 2025