Ransomware Research

6y8dghklp Ransomware

6y8dghklp is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
6y8dghklp
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How 6y8dghklp ransomware works

File encryption patterns

6y8dghklp modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.6y8dghklp

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, 6y8dghklp displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileinfo.txt
notes/info.txt
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop
fileinfo.hta
notes/info.hta
Location: RootDiscs, Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with 6y8dghklp ransomware:

About this analysis

This 6y8dghklp 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 6y8dghklp.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects 6y8dghklp inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 6y8dghklp across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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