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Ransomware Research
CVLocker Ransomware
CVLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CVLocker
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How CVLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How CVLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CVLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CVLocker ransomware:
- CVLocker.exe
About this analysis
This CVLocker 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 CVLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CVLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CVLocker 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.