notes/readme.txt
Location: Desktop
ArisLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Aris Locker.
How ArisLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
ArisLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
After encrypting files, ArisLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/readme.txt
Location: Desktop
This ArisLocker 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 ArisLocker.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ArisLocker 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.