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Ransomware Research
8lock8 Ransomware
8lock8 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 8lock8
- First Seen
- April 1, 2016
How 8lock8 ransomware works
File modification behavior
8lock8 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
8lock8 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .8lock8
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 8lock8 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This 8lock8 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 8lock8.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 8lock8 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 8lock8 across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.