Ransomware Research
SoFucked Ransomware
SoFucked is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SoFucked
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How SoFucked Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
SoFucked modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..fffRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SoFucked displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READTHISHIT.txtRansom message:
notes/READTHISHIT.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This SoFucked 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 SoFucked.
Last updated: July 30, 2025