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Ransomware Research
DoubleLocker Ransomware
DoubleLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CryEye.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- DoubleLocker
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- CryEye
How DoubleLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How DoubleLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
DoubleLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .cryeye
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DoubleLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with DoubleLocker ransomware:
- doublelocker.apk
- DoubleLockerRansomware.apk
- myfile.exe
- 247856038.apk
- 760506
- 8
- file.apk
About this analysis
This DoubleLocker 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 DoubleLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects DoubleLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DoubleLocker 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.