Ransomware Research
ForceLock Ransomware
ForceLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ForceLock
- First Seen
- July 1, 2024
How ForceLock Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
ForceLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..forcelockRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ForceLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
how_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/how_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This ForceLock 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 ForceLock.
Last updated: July 30, 2025