Ransomware Research
YouAreFucked Ransomware
YouAreFucked is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: FortuneCrypt.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- YouAreFucked
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- FortuneCrypt
How YouAreFucked Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
No extension, but marker
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, YouAreFucked 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 YouAreFucked ransomware:
bFsTaZwOdLeMgGkHfTqEaact1.exea.exeact2.exe
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About This Analysis
This YouAreFucked 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 YouAreFucked.
Last updated: July 30, 2025