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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