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..DATARansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LokiLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Restore-My-Files.txtRansom message:
notes/Restore-My-Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderinfo.htaRansom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
TempTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LokiLocker ransomware:
svchost.exewinlogon.exeexecutable.exeprogram.exewinlogon 1.exesvchost.bin.exetran9ino00@protonmail.com.exewininit.exe1.virossDecryptfiles@goat.si_.exeMiracle11@keemail.me.exeRoxLock@keemail.me.exewinlogon.exalockteam@keemail.me.exefalcon9@cyberfear.com.exeRdpmanager@airmail.cc .exeUnlockpls.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