Ransomware Research

Xlockr Ransomware

Xlockr is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Xlockr
First Seen
July 1, 2018

How Xlockr Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C to receive RSA keys

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..xlockr

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Xlockr displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Xlockr ransomware:

  • Extension.exe
  • EXTENSION.EXE
  • UPDATER.EXE
  • Updater.exe
  • 1.exe
  • xlockr.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • 64TJYB6C.exe
  • 0S07PLQS.exe
  • 9HDWLGVI.exe
  • HUQASHWE.exe
  • Message.exe
  • MESSAGE.EXE

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About This Analysis

This Xlockr 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 Xlockr.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Xlockr Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio