Ransomware Research
Fake Locky Ransomware
Fake Locky is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Locky Impersonator.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Fake Locky
- First Seen
- January 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Locky Impersonator
How Fake Locky Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Fake Locky modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..LOCKEDRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Fake Locky displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Rans0m_N0te_Read_ME.txtRansom message:
notes/Rans0m_N0te_Read_ME.txt
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About This Analysis
This Fake Locky 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 Fake Locky.
Last updated: July 30, 2025