Ransomware Research
ZAKI ESCOVINDA Ransomware
ZAKI ESCOVINDA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ZAKI ESCOVINDA
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
How ZAKI ESCOVINDA Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
ZAKI ESCOVINDA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..escovindaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ZAKI ESCOVINDA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/zpwc021ij.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ZAKI ESCOVINDA ransomware:
escovinda.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This ZAKI ESCOVINDA 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 ZAKI ESCOVINDA.
Last updated: July 30, 2025