Ransomware Research

ShinoLocker Ransomware

ShinoLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ShinoLocker
First Seen
August 1, 2016

How ShinoLocker Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..shino

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with ShinoLocker ransomware:

  • rsw.exe
  • ShinoLockerMain.exe
  • CqALUiSr.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • ShinoLocker (4).exe
  • ShinoLocker.exe

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About This Analysis

This ShinoLocker 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 ShinoLocker.

Last updated: July 30, 2025