Ransomware Research
LickyAgent Ransomware
LickyAgent is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- LickyAgent
- First Seen
- June 1, 2020
How LickyAgent Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
LickyAgent modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[a-zA-Z0-9]{4,10}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LickyAgent displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/[A-Z0-9]{4,10}-HOW-TO-FIX\.TXT$/Ransom message:
notes/YMNCJRPZF-HOW-TO-FIX.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LickyAgent ransomware:
Encryptor.exeballsbattyanddick.exe
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About This Analysis
This LickyAgent 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 LickyAgent.
Last updated: July 30, 2025