ApolloLocker Ransomware
ApolloLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How ApolloLocker ransomware works
File encryption patterns
ApolloLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ApolloLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/DOSYALARI-KURTAR 0.txt
notes/DOSYALARI-KURTAR 0.url
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ApolloLocker ransomware:
- ApolloLocker.exe
- 1.exe
About this analysis
This ApolloLocker 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 ApolloLocker.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects ApolloLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ApolloLocker across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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