Ransomware Research

FrozrLock Ransomware

FrozrLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: AutoDecrypt.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FrozrLock
First Seen
April 1, 2017
Known Aliases
AutoDecrypt

How FrozrLock Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C Current sample is protected with ConfuserEx

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREAD_ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_ME.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with FrozrLock ransomware:

  • Locker.exe
  • WANTMYFILES ransomware (4)
  • contract.exe
  • Contract_Sign_393487329743.pdf.exe
  • data.bin

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About This Analysis

This FrozrLock 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 FrozrLock.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

FrozrLock Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio