Ransomware Research

EByte Locker Ransomware

EByte Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
EByte Locker
First Seen
January 1, 2025

How EByte Locker Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

EByte Locker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..EByteLocker

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileDecryption Instructions.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Decryption Instructions.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/zQ1ei8j.png

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with EByte Locker ransomware:

  • Prince-Built.exe

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About This Analysis

This EByte Locker 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 EByte Locker.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

EByte Locker Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio