Ransomware Research
Lethal Lock Ransomware
Lethal Lock 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
- Lethal Lock
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Lethal Lock Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Lethal Lock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..LethalLockRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Lethal Lock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
SOLUTION_NOTE.txtRansom message:
notes/SOLUTION_NOTE.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/qea71tcei.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Lethal Lock ransomware:
SpartanTitle Visual.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Lethal Lock 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 Lethal Lock.
Last updated: July 30, 2025