Ransomware Research

CCLand Ransomware

CCLand is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
CCLand
First Seen
November 1, 2025

How CCLand ransomware works

File modification behavior

CCLand updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .ccl

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileRECOVER_README.txt
notes/RECOVER_README.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with CCLand ransomware:

  • vg98p.exe

About this analysis

This CCLand 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 CCLand.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects CCLand inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CCLand 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.