Ransomware Research
ShinigamiLocker Ransomware
ShinigamiLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ShinigamiLocker
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
How ShinigamiLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Renames files -> 1104d13c.shinigami;265d538c.shinigami;3b170f51.shinigami
File Encryption Patterns
ShinigamiLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..shinigamiRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ShinigamiLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with ShinigamiLocker ransomware:
rANSOM.exe
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About This Analysis
This ShinigamiLocker 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 ShinigamiLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025