Ransomware Research
V8Locker Ransomware
V8Locker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- V8Locker
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How V8Locker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Full extension -> !__recoverynow@india.com__.v8
File Encryption Patterns
V8Locker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..v8Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, V8Locker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
recoveryinstruction.txtRansom message:
notes/recoveryinstruction.txt
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About This Analysis
This V8Locker 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 V8Locker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025