LambdaLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
LambdaLocker
First Seen
February 1, 2017
How LambdaLocker Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
LambdaLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lambda_l0cked..MyChemicalRomance4EVER
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LambdaLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file!UNLOCK_guiDE.tXT
Ransom message:
notes/!UNLOCK_guiDE.tXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
fileREAD_IT.hTmL
Ransom message:
notes/READ_IT.hTmL
Note locations:
RootDirectory
fileREAD_IT.Lnk
Note locations:
Desktop
file#Cyb3rGh0st_S0c13tyF@ck3r
Ransom message:
notes/#Cyb3rGh0st_S0c13tyF@ck3r
Note locations:
Desktop
file!A_NOTICE_FROM_LAST
Ransom message:
notes/!A_NOTICE_FROM_LAST
Note locations:
RootDirectory
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LambdaLocker ransomware:
RS_LambdaLocker.exe
reloader.exe
LambdaLocker.exe
baiduyunSimple.exe
baiduyunSimple(ransomware).exe
kukuvruku.exe
ransomware Python LambdaLocker
ooo
ruku_v_kuku_.exe
1-6.exe
jkv.exe
ruku_v_kuku
Ransomware_Decryptor.exe
cracker.exe
VortexVPN.exe
VortexVPN.vir.DNvir
VORTEXVPN.EXE
systern.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for LambdaLocker ransomware:
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