LK Encryption

First seen
2016-08-15 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:37:34

Targeted industries: education-and-nonprofits healthcare-and-pharmaceutical

Context

LK Encryption is a ransomware based on the HiddenTear open-source project, used to encrypt files and demand a ransom payment for decryption. It primarily targets sectors such as education and healthcare.

Reports & references

  • twitter.com — 845183290873044994 (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Lk Encryption Ransomware (report)

External references