Ransomware Research

Lick Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Lick
First Seen
March 1, 2017

How Lick Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Licked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileERRORLOG.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/ERRORLOG.TXT

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Lick ransomware:

  • FileDecrypter.exe

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About This Analysis

This Lick 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 Lick.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Lick Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio