Ransomware Research

LittleFinger Ransomware

LittleFinger is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LittleFinger
First Seen
May 1, 2018

How LittleFinger Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts only c:\users

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LittleFinger ransomware:

  • mpsigeng.exe

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About This Analysis

This LittleFinger 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 LittleFinger.

Last updated: July 30, 2025