Ransomware Research

IFN643 Ransomware

IFN643 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
IFN643
First Seen
September 1, 2016

How IFN643 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

IFN643 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.ifn643

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, IFN643 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileIFN643_Malware_Readme
notes/IFN643_Malware_Readme
Location: RootDirectory

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with IFN643 ransomware:

About this analysis

This IFN643 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 IFN643.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects IFN643 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify IFN643 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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