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:

fileHow_to_back_files.html

Ransom message:

notes/How_to_back_files.html

Note locations:

RootDiscsDesktop

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