Ransomware Research
Kelly Ransomware
Kelly is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Kelly ChineseLocker.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Kelly
- First Seen
- September 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Kelly ChineseLocker
How Kelly Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 0x68 bytes
File Encryption Patterns
Kelly modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockyRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Kelly displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Kelly ransomware:
executable.exeLeen.exefile.exe
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About This Analysis
This Kelly 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 Kelly.
Last updated: July 30, 2025