Ransomware Research

L00KUPRU Ransomware

L00KUPRU is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
L00KUPRU
First Seen
April 1, 2024

How L00KUPRU Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

L00KUPRU modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..L00KUPRU

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, L00KUPRU displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with L00KUPRU ransomware:

  • L00KUPRU
  • m7qPgVC66321WYx.exe

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About This Analysis

This L00KUPRU 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 L00KUPRU.

Last updated: July 30, 2025