Ransomware Research

BertLocker11 Ransomware

BertLocker11 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
BertLocker11
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How BertLocker11 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

BertLocker11 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.encryptedbybert11

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, BertLocker11 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file.encryptedbybert11-decrypt.txt
notes/.encryptedbybert11-decrypt.txt
Location: EveryFolder

About this analysis

This BertLocker11 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 BertLocker11.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects BertLocker11 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BertLocker11 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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