Ransomware Research
Luck Ransomware
Luck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Luck
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
How Luck Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Luck modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..luck_06
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Luck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.html
Ransom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Luck ransomware:
L06.exe
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About This Analysis
This Luck 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 Luck.
Last updated: July 30, 2025