filereadmeonnotepad.javaencrypt
notes/readmeonnotepad.javaencrypt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Javalocker Ransomware
Javalocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: JavaEncrypt.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Javalocker
- First Seen
- March 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- JavaEncrypt
How Javalocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
Javalocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Javalocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .javaencrypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Javalocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Javalocker ransomware:
- 14370-0db8a7d767a2454998bf3ee875676929.jar
- JAVABASIC.jar
- 14369-f23a33a6934441ef00510f62d691b104.jar
- 14632-f0a2f76a1250d3c586dca4b754558d1a.jar
- 2.jar
About this analysis
This Javalocker 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 Javalocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Javalocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Javalocker 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.