file@READ_IT@.txt
notes/@READ_IT@.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
FileFuck Ransomware
FileFuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- FileFuck
- First Seen
- October 1, 2018
How FileFuck ransomware works
File modification behavior
How FileFuck alters file modification timestamps is not known.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, FileFuck displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with FileFuck ransomware:
- FileFuck.exe
About this analysis
This FileFuck 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 FileFuck.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects FileFuck inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify FileFuck 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.