Ransomware Research
NinjaLoc Ransomware
NinjaLoc is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- NinjaLoc
- First Seen
- August 1, 2018
How NinjaLoc Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, NinjaLoc displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HowtoDecryptYourfiles.txtRansom message:
notes/HowtoDecryptYourfiles.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HowtoDecryptYourfiles.txt
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About This Analysis
This NinjaLoc 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 NinjaLoc.
Last updated: July 30, 2025