Kamil Ransomware
Kamil is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Kamil ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Kamil modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Kamil displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/note.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Kamil ransomware:
- Important.exe
About this analysis
This Kamil 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 Kamil.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Kamil inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Kamil 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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