Ransomware Research
VenusLocker Ransomware
VenusLocker 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
- VenusLocker
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
How VenusLocker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C Contains date checks Contains VM checks
File Encryption Patterns
VenusLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Venusf..Venusp..VenusLfRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, VenusLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadMe.txtRansom message:
notes/ReadMe.txt
Note locations:
DesktopVenusLocker_ReadMe.txtRansom message:
notes/VenusLocker_ReadMe.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with VenusLocker ransomware:
VenusLocker.exetest.binvenuslocker001.execode2QDsHmoGa.exe_.doc.exe.bin개인정보유출고객리스트_exe
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About This Analysis
This VenusLocker 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 VenusLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025