fileFLOCK_DECRYPT.txt
notes/FLOCK_DECRYPT.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
FLocker Ransomware
FLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- FLocker
- First Seen
- November 1, 2024
How FLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
FLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
FLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Flock
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, FLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with FLocker ransomware:
- 3646645353.exe
About this analysis
This FLocker 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 FLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects FLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify FLocker 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.