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Ransomware Research
Sucka Ransomware
Sucka is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Sucka
- First Seen
- November 1, 2025
How Sucka ransomware works
File modification behavior
Sucka updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Sucka modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .sucka
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Sucka displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Sucka ransomware:
- Launcher.exe
About this analysis
This Sucka 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 Sucka.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Sucka inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Sucka 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.