Ransomware Research
CryptoLockerEU Ransomware
CryptoLockerEU is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CryptoLockerEU 2016.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoLockerEU
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- CryptoLockerEU 2016
How CryptoLockerEU Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
CryptoLockerEU modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..send 0.3 BTC cryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptoLockerEU displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txtRansom message:
notes/РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
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About This Analysis
This CryptoLockerEU 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 CryptoLockerEU.
Last updated: July 30, 2025