Ransomware Research
Admin Locker Ransomware
Admin Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Admin Locker
How Admin Locker Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Admin Locker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..1admin..2admin..3admin..admin1..admin2..admin3Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Admin Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!DECRYPT_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/!DECRYPT_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder!!!Recovery File.txtRansom message:
notes/!!!Recovery File.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Admin Locker ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Admin Locker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025