Ransomware Research
LockMe Ransomware
LockMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- LockMe
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
How LockMe Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
LockMe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lockmeRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LockMe displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README_FOR_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/README_FOR_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt
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About This Analysis
This LockMe 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 LockMe.
Last updated: July 30, 2025