Ransomware Research
RansomCuck Ransomware
RansomCuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- RansomCuck
- First Seen
- September 1, 2016
How RansomCuck Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, RansomCuck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_Recover_ Files.htmlHow_to_Recover_ Files.txtRansom message:
notes/How_to_Recover_ Files.txt
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About This Analysis
This RansomCuck 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 RansomCuck.
Last updated: July 30, 2025