Ransomware Research

LokiLocker Ransomware

LokiLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Loki Locker.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LokiLocker
First Seen
August 1, 2021
Known Aliases
Loki Locker

How LokiLocker Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Also adds prefixes -> [DecNow@TutaMail.Com][40B08905]DOC4.docx.Loki Full extension -> [rddata@aol.com][C63F241F]magic.mgc.DATA Encrypts first 0x40000 and blocks

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Loki..DATA

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileRestore-My-Files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Restore-My-Files.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

Temp

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LokiLocker ransomware:

  • svchost.exe
  • winlogon.exe
  • executable.exe
  • program.exe
  • winlogon 1.exe
  • svchost.bin.exe
  • tran9ino00@protonmail.com.exe
  • wininit.exe
  • 1.viross
  • Decryptfiles@goat.si_.exe
  • Miracle11@keemail.me.exe
  • RoxLock@keemail.me.exe
  • winlogon.exa
  • lockteam@keemail.me.exe
  • falcon9@cyberfear.com.exe
  • Rdpmanager@airmail.cc .exe
  • Unlockpls.dr01@protonmail.com-1.exe

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About This Analysis

This LokiLocker 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 LokiLocker.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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