LucKY_Gh0$t Ransomware
LucKY_Gh0$t 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
How LucKY_Gh0$t ransomware works
File encryption patterns
LucKY_Gh0$t modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, LucKY_Gh0$t displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/read_it.txt
notes/zp9jf5ttz.jpg
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with LucKY_Gh0$t ransomware:
- dwn.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This LucKY_Gh0$t ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like LucKY_Gh0$t.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects LucKY_Gh0$t inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LucKY_Gh0$t 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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