Ransomware Research

LamiaLoader Ransomware

LamiaLoader is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
LamiaLoader
First Seen
October 1, 2025

How LamiaLoader ransomware works

File modification behavior

LamiaLoader updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
  • .enc.LamiaLoader

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileLamiaLoader.txt
notes/LamiaLoader.txt

Location: Desktop

message
notes/note.txt

Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with LamiaLoader ransomware:

  • BloxLoaderXV2.exe

About this analysis

This LamiaLoader 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 LamiaLoader.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects LamiaLoader inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LamiaLoader 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.