Ransomware Research

Zyka Ransomware

Zyka is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Zyka
First Seen
January 1, 2017

How Zyka Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Zyka modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..lock

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Zyka ransomware:

  • DO NOT OPEN THE FUCKIN RANSOMWARE.exe

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About This Analysis

This Zyka 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 Zyka.

Last updated: July 30, 2025