Ransomware Research

SafeLocker Ransomware

SafeLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SafeLocker
First Seen
June 1, 2025

How SafeLocker Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..8xUsq62

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileOpenMe.txt

Ransom message:

notes/OpenMe.txt

Note locations:

UserFoldersRoaming

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with SafeLocker ransomware:

  • ConsoleApp2.exe
  • sihost.exe

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About This Analysis

This SafeLocker 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 SafeLocker.

Last updated: July 30, 2025