Ransomware Research

Duralock Ransomware

Duralock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Duralock
First Seen
March 1, 2024

How Duralock Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..duralock05

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW_TO_BACK_FILES.html

Ransom message:

notes/HOW_TO_BACK_FILES.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Duralock ransomware:

  • duralock05m.exe

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About This Analysis

This Duralock 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 Duralock.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Duralock Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio