Ransomware Research
ChileLocker Ransomware
ChileLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ARCrypter, ChileLocker Doxware.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ChileLocker
- First Seen
- August 1, 2022
- Known Aliases
- ARCrypterChileLocker Doxware
How ChileLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/previously-unidentified-arcrypter-ransomware-expands-worldwide/ https://blogs.blackberry.com/en/2022/11/arcrypter-ransomware-expands-its-operations-from-latin-america-to-the-world https://tria.ge/230622-vlflnagh7w/behavioral1
File Encryption Patterns
ChileLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ChileLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
readme_for_unlock.txtRansom message:
notes/readme_for_unlock.txt
Note locations:
TempTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ChileLocker ransomware:
39b74b2f.execonti.exeTrojan.Ransom.Conti.exe0t8I7t8q8.exetmp1fltkf46.exe
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About This Analysis
This ChileLocker 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 ChileLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025