Ransomware Research

Encoded01 Ransomware

Encoded01 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Lock-Encoded01, Sugar.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Encoded01
First Seen
November 1, 2021
Known Aliases
Lock-Encoded01Sugar

How Encoded01 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Encoded01 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.encoded01..encoded01

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Encoded01 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileBackFiles_encoded01.txt
notes/BackFiles_encoded01.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileBackFiles_.encoded01.txt
notes/BackFiles_.encoded01.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Encoded01 ransomware:

About this analysis

This Encoded01 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 Encoded01.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Encoded01 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Encoded01 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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