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Ransomware Research
AngryDuck Ransomware
AngryDuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AngryDuck
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How AngryDuck ransomware works
File modification behavior
How AngryDuck alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
AngryDuck modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .adk
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AngryDuck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This AngryDuck 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 AngryDuck.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AngryDuck inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AngryDuck 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.