Ransomware Research
Labour Ransomware
Labour 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
- Labour
- First Seen
- July 1, 2024
How Labour Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts only files on the Desktop
File Encryption Patterns
Labour modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..labourRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Labour displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.txtRansom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Labour ransomware:
ConsoleApp2.exeenc.exe
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About This Analysis
This Labour 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 Labour.
Last updated: July 30, 2025