Ransomware Research
Locky-Diablo6 Ransomware
Locky-Diablo6 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Diablo6.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Locky-Diablo6
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Diablo6
How Locky-Diablo6 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/390ed1dde4ff03adfcf67c59ee02567ac5665bb5e029eaebf0332bc81e4d1891?environmentId=100 f689391b0527fbf40d425e1ffb1fafd5c84fa68af790e8cc4093bcc81708c11b -> OK Full filenames -> DF383IWD-3771-DRCX-29456BE9-9F7828E960C4.diablo6
File Encryption Patterns
Locky-Diablo6 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..diablo6Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Locky-Diablo6 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^diablo6-\w{4}\.htm$/Ransom message:
notes/diablo6-6a58.htm
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Locky-Diablo6 ransomware:
file.exey872ff2fivUaNDRd.exehttp___dbr663dnbssfrodison.net_af_y872ff2fy872ff2f.exe
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About This Analysis
This Locky-Diablo6 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 Locky-Diablo6.
Last updated: July 30, 2025