PyLocky is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: LockyLocker.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
PyLocky
First Seen
July 1, 2018
Known Aliases
LockyLocker
How PyLocky Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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The content of the original files replaced with ransom notes
https://app.any.run/tasks/190f5b9b-24b8-4801-844a-6bdd29e996e2/
File Encryption Patterns
PyLocky modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..locky..lockedfile
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PyLocky displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileLOCKY-README.txt
Ransom message:
notes/LOCKY-README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
file{origin_filename}
Ransom message:
notes/LOCKY-README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFile
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PyLocky ransomware:
PyLocky.exe
Facture_25.07.2018_991030.exe
652fd0ab346d99a3d436157d04b8f3657b49c90b
pythonSigned.exe
BulBa Setup.exe
facture_4739149_08.26.2018.exe
Pylocky.exe
rsa.exe
myfile.exe
PyRan Ver2.exe
locky.exe
zbetcheckin_tracker_rsa.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for PyLocky ransomware:
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