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Ransomware Research
1337-Locker Ransomware
1337-Locker 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
- Ransomware Family
- 1337-Locker
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How 1337-Locker ransomware works
File modification behavior
1337-Locker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
1337-Locker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .adr
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 1337-Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with 1337-Locker ransomware:
- 20170510_pdf.exe
About this analysis
This 1337-Locker 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 1337-Locker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 1337-Locker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 1337-Locker 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.