Ransomware Research

Lola Ransomware

Lola is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Blockchain Generator 2021.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Lola
First Seen
November 1, 2020
Known Aliases
Blockchain Generator 2021

How Lola Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..lola

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filePlease_Read.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Please_Read.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Lola ransomware:

  • BLOCKCHAIN GENERATOR 2021.exe

Elastio Can Help You

Don't let Lola ransomware take over your data

Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.

About This Analysis

This Lola 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 Lola.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Lola Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio