file/^DOSYALARI-KURTAR [0-2{1}]\.txt$/
notes/DOSYALARI-KURTAR 0.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
ApolloLocker Ransomware
ApolloLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ApolloLocker
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How ApolloLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
ApolloLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ApolloLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ApolloLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file/^DOSYALARI-KURTAR [0-2{1}]\.url$/
notes/DOSYALARI-KURTAR 0.url
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ApolloLocker ransomware:
- ApolloLocker.exe
- 1.exe
About this analysis
This ApolloLocker 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 ApolloLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ApolloLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ApolloLocker 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.