Ransomware Research

LockedByte Ransomware

LockedByte is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LockedByte
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How LockedByte Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-f0-9]{8}$/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LockedByte ransomware:

  • LockedByte.exe

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About This Analysis

This LockedByte 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 LockedByte.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

LockedByte Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio