Ransomware Research

LockXX Ransomware

LockXX 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
LockXX
First Seen
January 1, 2024

How LockXX Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

LockXX modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..lockxx

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filelockxx.recovery_data.hta

Ransom message:

notes/lockxx.recovery_data.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder

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About This Analysis

This LockXX 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 LockXX.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

LockXX Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio