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:

..escovinda

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, ZAKI ESCOVINDA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileread_it.txt

Ransom message:

notes/read_it.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/zpwc021ij.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with ZAKI ESCOVINDA ransomware:

  • escovinda.exe
  • svchost.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: October 30, 2025

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