Ransomware Research
TrumpLocker Ransomware
TrumpLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- TrumpLocker
- First Seen
- February 1, 2017
How TrumpLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Current sample is the part of ransomware (note executable) 857ffef5758a96937f8b308d379ce050d3eedb0479d90a517349ec189c4d5832 -> working sample (requires C&C, can be fixed -> .NET)
File Encryption Patterns
TrumpLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..TheTrumpLockerf..TheTrumpLockerpRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, TrumpLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
What happen to my files.txtRansom message:
notes/What happen to my files.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with TrumpLocker ransomware:
RansomNote.exe
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About This Analysis
This TrumpLocker 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 TrumpLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025