Ransomware Research
Locker-Pay Ransomware
Locker-Pay is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Locker-Pay
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How Locker-Pay Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Locker-Pay displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
your_system_has_been_locked_INSTRUCTIONS.txtRansom message:
notes/your_system_has_been_locked_INSTRUCTIONS.txt
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Locker-Pay ransomware:
locked.exe
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About This Analysis
This Locker-Pay 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 Locker-Pay.
Last updated: July 30, 2025