Ransomware Research

RandomLocker Ransomware

RandomLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RandomLocker
First Seen
April 1, 2018

How RandomLocker Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

RandomLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..rand

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, RandomLocker 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 RandomLocker ransomware:

  • Ransomware.exe
  • 996E.exe
  • 9344.exe
  • sample_996E.exe
  • ransomware.exe
  • sample.exe

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About This Analysis

This RandomLocker 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 RandomLocker.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

RandomLocker Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio