Ransomware Research
CryptoTorLocker Ransomware
CryptoTorLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoTorLocker
- First Seen
- February 1, 2016
How CryptoTorLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
CryptoTorLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CryptoTorLocker2015!Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptoTorLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
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About This Analysis
This CryptoTorLocker 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 CryptoTorLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025