Ransomware Research
LucKY_Gh0$t Ransomware
LucKY_Gh0$t is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- LucKY_Gh0$t
- First Seen
- January 1, 2025
How LucKY_Gh0$t Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
LucKY_Gh0$t modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[0-9a-z]{4}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LucKY_Gh0$t displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/zp9jf5ttz.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LucKY_Gh0$t ransomware:
dwn.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This LucKY_Gh0$t ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like LucKY_Gh0$t.
Last updated: July 30, 2025