Lockton is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Lockton
First Seen
August 1, 2024
How Lockton Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
For Linux
libcrypto++8
Test sample
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Lockton displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Lockton ransomware:
Lockton
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