Ransomware Research
L33TAF Ransomware
L33TAF is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- L33TAF
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How L33TAF Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
L33TAF modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..l33tAFRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, L33TAF displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
YOU_HAVE_BEEN_HACKED.txtRansom message:
notes/YOU_HAVE_BEEN_HACKED.txt
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About This Analysis
This L33TAF 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 L33TAF.
Last updated: July 30, 2025