Ransomware Research

Mr.Locker Ransomware

Mr.Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Mr.Locker
First Seen
June 1, 2017

How Mr.Locker Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Fake

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Mr.Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Mr.Locker ransomware:

  • Ransomware.exe
  • VisualStudioProgramIMade.exe
  • Mr lock.exe

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About This Analysis

This Mr.Locker 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 Mr.Locker.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Mr.Locker Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio