Ransomware Research

DMA Locker 1-2-3 Ransomware

DMA Locker 1-2-3 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DMA Locker 1-2.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
DMA Locker 1-2-3
First Seen
December 1, 2015
Known Aliases
DMA Locker 1-2

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, DMA Locker 1-2-3 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filecryptinfo.txt
notes/cryptinfo.txt
Location: ProgramData
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with DMA Locker 1-2-3 ransomware:

About this analysis

This DMA Locker 1-2-3 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 DMA Locker 1-2-3.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects DMA Locker 1-2-3 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DMA Locker 1-2-3 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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