Ransomware Research

Ocelot Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Ocelot
First Seen
January 1, 2017

How Ocelot Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Fake

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Ocelot 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 Ocelot ransomware:

  • Ocelot.exe

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About This Analysis

This Ocelot 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 Ocelot.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Ocelot Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio