Ransomware Research

Innok Ransomware

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

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Innok
First Seen
January 1, 2025

How Innok ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.innok

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileinnok_Help.txt
notes/innok_Help.txt
Location: EveryFolder
screenshot
notes/1.png
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Innok ransomware:

About this analysis

This Innok 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 Innok.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Innok inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Innok 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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