Ransomware Research

Lockton Ransomware

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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About This Analysis

This Lockton 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 Lockton.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Lockton Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio