Ransomware Research
UnluckyWare Ransomware
UnluckyWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: UnlockYourFiles.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- UnluckyWare
- First Seen
- May 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- UnlockYourFiles
How UnluckyWare Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
UnluckyWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..unwa./\.[0-9]{3}$/..HACKEDRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, UnluckyWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with UnluckyWare ransomware:
UnluckyWare.exeTypeYourPassword.exeUnlockYourFiles.exetypeyourpassword.exe2.exeJanuslocker.exeBuongo.exe
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About This Analysis
This UnluckyWare 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 UnluckyWare.
Last updated: July 30, 2025