Ransomware Research

RdpLocker Ransomware

RdpLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
RdpLocker
First Seen
December 1, 2024

How RdpLocker Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..rdplocker..rdplocked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, RdpLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileReadme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Readme.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileDecrypt.html

Ransom message:

notes/Decrypt.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileDecryptMe.txt

Ransom message:

notes/DecryptMe.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/HJWx4JuA7.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/1q1iD52cx.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with RdpLocker ransomware:

  • Rdp.exe

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About This Analysis

This RdpLocker 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 RdpLocker.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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