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Ransomware Research
ClickMe Ransomware
ClickMe 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
- ClickMe
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How ClickMe ransomware works
File modification behavior
How ClickMe alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
ClickMe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .hacked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ClickMe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This ClickMe 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 ClickMe.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ClickMe inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ClickMe 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.