Ransomware Research

GhostLocker 2.0 Ransomware

GhostLocker 2.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GhostLocker 2.0
First Seen
November 1, 2023

How GhostLocker 2.0 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Very long delay before encryption

File Encryption Patterns

GhostLocker 2.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..ghost

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, GhostLocker 2.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileRansomNote.html

Ransom message:

notes/RansomNote.html

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GhostLocker 2.0 ransomware:

  • qCjSIzgTycC9WKT4KfnzGoXbAB4udBU7.exe

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About This Analysis

This GhostLocker 2.0 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 GhostLocker 2.0.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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