Ransomware Research

LockShit BLACKED Ransomware

LockShit BLACKED is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LockShit BLACKED
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How LockShit BLACKED Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

LockShit BLACKED modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..KJHEJgtkhn

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileKJHEJgtkhn.READMEt.txt

Ransom message:

notes/KJHEJgtkhn.READMEt.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/ic00brpvw.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LockShit BLACKED ransomware:

  • lol.exe
  • gepedit.msc.exe
  • rdp_artifact.45112.exe

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About This Analysis

This LockShit BLACKED 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 LockShit BLACKED.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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