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:
..KJHEJgtkhnRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LockShit BLACKED displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
KJHEJgtkhn.READMEt.txtRansom message:
notes/KJHEJgtkhn.READMEt.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/ic00brpvw.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LockShit BLACKED ransomware:
lol.exegepedit.msc.exerdp_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: July 30, 2025