Ransomware Research
MBRlock Ransomware
MBRlock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Hax, Haxlocker, Dexcrypt.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MBRlock
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- HaxHaxlockerDexcrypt
How MBRlock Ransomware Works
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MBRlock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
BootTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with MBRlock ransomware:
Free Minecraft 1.20.exeFree Minecraft 1.20 - Copy (53).exeSystem.dllTrojan.Ransom.MBRLock.exeTrojan.Ransom.MBRLock.3.exeMBRLock.exe275958-347c5f92-a215-4b36-94e5-27eca103fa72799406-1d82617f-e1e8-4faf-ad6c-b33991211f85425682-a4cafc74-22e4-4362-a11e-b74e36655f10Ransomware MBRLock.binRansomware MBRLock.exeHax.exedfc56a704b5e031f3b0d.execovid21.exe[trojan]mbrlocker.exeCyberPunk2077%20Crack%20Legit%20No%20Scam.exembr lock.binCoolimag_gpj.binfinalwords.exedttcodexgigas.6d07b9fc6d46e9109153383e5630cd8a078dd921program.exeexecutable.exe1.execmdCmd.ExeCMD.exeDiskKiller-Clean.exe
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About This Analysis
This MBRlock 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 MBRlock.
Last updated: July 30, 2025