Ransomware Research

Like Ransomware

Like is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Like
First Seen
March 1, 2023

How Like Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .id-C63F241F.[help@decrypt-files.info].like

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..like

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileFILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Ransom message:

notes/FILES ENCRYPTED.txt

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop
fileInfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/Info.hta

Note locations:

StartUp

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Like ransomware:

  • executable.exe
  • liketesc.exe

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About This Analysis

This Like 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 Like.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Like Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio