Ransomware Research
LIGMA Ransomware
LIGMA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- LIGMA
- First Seen
- August 1, 2018
How LIGMA Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Destroys MBR
File Encryption Patterns
LIGMA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ForgiveMERansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LIGMA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
BootTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LIGMA ransomware:
LIGMA.exemyfile.exeligma.exe
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About This Analysis
This LIGMA 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 LIGMA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025