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Ransomware Research
MountLocker Ransomware
MountLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Mount Locker, Cbtucyny, SunRise Locker, AstroLocker, XingLocker.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- MountLocker
- First Seen
- October 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Mount Locker
- Cbtucyny
- SunRise Locker
- AstroLocker
- XingLocker
How MountLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
MountLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
MountLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.ReadManual\.[A-F0-9]{8}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, MountLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with MountLocker ransomware:
- AzamatOutDll
- BreakOut
- BreakOut.exe
- XACQDAPEV.exe
- file.exe
- pox64.dll
About this analysis
This MountLocker ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like MountLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects MountLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify MountLocker across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.