Ransomware Research

ArisLocker Ransomware

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.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
ArisLocker
First Seen
March 1, 2020
Known Aliases
  • Aris Locker

How ArisLocker ransomware works

File modification behavior

How ArisLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.

File encryption patterns

ArisLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .aris

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, ArisLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filereadme.txt
notes/readme.txt

Location: Desktop

About this analysis

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.

Last updated: October 5, 2022

Detection coverage

Elastio detects ArisLocker inside your data and backups.

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.