Ransomware Research

Lapsus$ Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Lapsus$
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How Lapsus$ Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C Long delay before encryption (600000)

File Encryption Patterns

Lapsus$ modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Lapsus$ ransomware:

  • alohacrypt.exe
  • fresh.exe
  • xwlsxh.exe

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About This Analysis

This Lapsus$ 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 Lapsus$.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Lapsus$ Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio