Ransomware Research
SaveLock Ransomware
SaveLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SaveLock
- First Seen
- October 1, 2023
How SaveLock Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
SaveLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..savelock52Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SaveLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_to_back_files.htmlRansom message:
notes/How_to_back_files.html
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This SaveLock 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 SaveLock.
Last updated: July 30, 2025