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Ransomware Research
16Z Ransomware
16Z is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 16Z
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How 16Z ransomware works
File modification behavior
16Z updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
16Z modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .fkby16z
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 16Z displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 16Z ransomware:
- z2.exe
- 3s5dk.exe
About this analysis
This 16Z ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 16Z.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 16Z inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 16Z across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.