Ransomware Research

Loki Ransomware

Loki is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Loki
First Seen
August 1, 2019

How Loki Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Is a part of multi-malware (stealer)

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..loki

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHowToDecrypt.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HowToDecrypt.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Loki ransomware:

  • fas.docm
  • gamebooster.exe
  • Loki.exe_

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About This Analysis

This Loki 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 Loki.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Loki Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio