fileReadMe.txt
notes/ReadMe.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
Korean Ransomware
Korean is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Korean Talk.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Korean
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Korean Talk
How Korean ransomware works
File modification behavior
Korean updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Korean modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .암호화됨
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Korean 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 Korean ransomware:
- KakaoTalk.exe
- korean.exe
About this analysis
This Korean 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 Korean.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Korean inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Korean 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.