fileDECRYPT_MY_FILES.txt
notes/DECRYPT_MY_FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
AgeLocker Ransomware
AgeLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AgeLocker
- First Seen
- November 1, 2020
How AgeLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How AgeLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
AgeLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .sthd2
- .OU
- .kmd
- .hz
- .D4
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AgeLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with AgeLocker ransomware:
- kmdlocker
About this analysis
This AgeLocker 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 AgeLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AgeLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AgeLocker 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.