Ransomware Research

LostInfo Ransomware

LostInfo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
LostInfo
First Seen
July 1, 2024

How LostInfo Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Full extension -> .{9D50381C-2053-9A62-BAAA-BCC19668745C}.lostinfo

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..lostinfo

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/README.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with LostInfo ransomware:

  • encrypter-windows-x86.bin

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About This Analysis

This LostInfo 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 LostInfo.

Last updated: July 30, 2025