Ransomware Research

LooCipher Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LooCipher
First Seen
June 1, 2019

How LooCipher Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..lcphr

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file@Please_Read_Me.txt

Ransom message:

notes/@Please_Read_Me.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
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Ransom message:

notes/@LooCipher_wallpaper.bmp

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LooCipher ransomware:

  • Info_Project_BSV_2019.docm
  • 423288.exe
  • 1.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • 2hq68vxr3f.bin
  • 2hq68vxr3f.exe
  • LooCipher.exe
  • EADM4MM9.exe
  • 3agpke31mk.bin
  • 3agpke31mk.exe
  • 6CP7LYDR.exe

Recovery and Decryption Tools

Good news! Decryption tools are available for LooCipher ransomware:

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About This Analysis

This LooCipher 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 LooCipher.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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