Ransomware Research
Marozka Ransomware
Marozka is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Marozka
- First Seen
- March 1, 2019
How Marozka Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Marozka modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..MarozkaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Marozka displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Marozka ransomware:
Marozka.exeMarozka.zip
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About This Analysis
This Marozka 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 Marozka.
Last updated: July 30, 2025