Ransomware Research

LeakerLocker Ransomware

LeakerLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: LeakerLocker Mobile.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
LeakerLocker
First Seen
April 1, 2017
Known Aliases
LeakerLocker Mobile

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileRansome Note.txt
notes/note.txt

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with LeakerLocker ransomware:

About this analysis

This LeakerLocker 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 LeakerLocker.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects LeakerLocker inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LeakerLocker 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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