Ransomware Research
Suffering Ransomware
Suffering is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Suffering
- First Seen
- May 1, 2023
How Suffering Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Suffering modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SufferingRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Suffering displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
how_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/how_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Suffering ransomware:
lcnjbokm.exeSQL LabServer v10.bin
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About This Analysis
This Suffering 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 Suffering.
Last updated: July 30, 2025