Ransomware Research

ZipLOCK Ransomware

ZipLOCK is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
ZipLOCK
First Seen
October 1, 2024

How ZipLOCK Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..zip

Prefixes added to encrypted files:

[ZipLOCK]

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file[ZipLOCK]INSTRUCTIONS.txt

Ransom message:

notes/[ZipLOCK]INSTRUCTIONS.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with ZipLOCK ransomware:

  • TARGET_KS.exe
  • TARGET_KS.exe.bin

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About This Analysis

This ZipLOCK 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 ZipLOCK.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

ZipLOCK Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio