Ransomware Research
About LoroBot
LoroBot
LoroBot was first discovered in October 2009 in enterprise cloud environments.
| Name | LoroBot |
|---|---|
| First Seen | October 2009 |
Targeting
Behavior of LoroBot
LoroBot is known to target specific file types. Below are all known file types that LoroBot is known to infect.
In some cases, ransomware will update the modified date, when it encrypts files. LoroBot updates the last modified date of the file it targets.
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Characteristics of LoroBot
Here are some of the unique characteristics that are helpful to know about LoroBot.
Ransomware Notes
Not all ransomware leaves a note. However, some ransomware leaves the infected party instructions on what the user should do to get rid of the ransomware, or satisfy the ransom. This often involves transferring money, often bitcoin or another cryptocurrency to a designated wallet.
Below are the type(s) of notes, content, and typical locations where Elastio has found ransom notes from LoroBot.
| Type | screenshot |
|---|---|
| Location | Desktop |
Executables
These are the names of the executables that contain the undetonated ransomware payload for LoroBot.
| Executables | thx.exe, workshop.exe |
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External Pages
Ransomware often links to external pages such as payment pages, telegram contacts, etc. Below are some of the URLs Elastio has found to be associated with LoroBot.
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