Ransomware Research

ScammerLocker Py Ransomware

ScammerLocker Py is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ScammerLocker Py
First Seen
February 1, 2020

How ScammerLocker Py Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Written in Python

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, ScammerLocker Py 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 ScammerLocker Py ransomware:

  • scammerlocker.exe

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About This Analysis

This ScammerLocker Py 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 ScammerLocker Py.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ScammerLocker Py Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio