Ransomware Research
Madafakah Ransomware
Madafakah is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: FTSCoder.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Madafakah
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- FTSCoder
How Madafakah Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Madafakah modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..fucking..jigsawRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Madafakah displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Madafakah ransomware:
madafakah.exeWannaCry.exe
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About This Analysis
This Madafakah 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 Madafakah.
Last updated: July 30, 2025