Ransomware Research
Lycor Ransomware
Lycor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Lycor
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
How Lycor Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Lycor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files:
Lock.Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Lycor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/wl.jpg
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Lycor 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 Lycor.
Last updated: July 30, 2025