Type
File Name
Location
ABCLocker was first discovered in July 2017 in enterprise cloud environments.
Name
ABCLocker
First Seen
July 2017
ABCLocker is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that ABCLocker is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. ABCLocker updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
Some ransomware will change or append a suffix to the end of the file after they are encrypted, including changing the extension of a file. Here are some of the possible suffixes that ABCLocker ransomware is known to change.
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from ABCLocker.
Type File Name Location file OPEN_TO_UNLOCK_YOUR_FILES.html UserFolders
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for ABCLocker.
Executables
cloudsword.exe, abclocker.exe, Tory.exe, Windows Update.exe
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with ABCLocker.
External Pages
