Ransomware Research

BackLock Ransomware

BackLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
BackLock
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How BackLock Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .{97F6A37D-7268-D7F3-7DCB-72284ABD03AA}.backlock

File Encryption Patterns

BackLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..backlock

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, BackLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with BackLock ransomware:

  • backlock.exe
  • ckflzaii.exe

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About This Analysis

This BackLock 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 BackLock.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

BackLock Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio