LockBit Ransomware
LockBit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ABCD, LockBit 2.0, Lock2Bits, LuckyDay, LockBit 3.0.
Quick facts
How LockBit ransomware works
File encryption patterns
LockBit modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, LockBit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Restore-My-Files.txt
notes/hVGakg14U.README.txt
notes/BBNvvvgMC.README.txt
notes/LockBit_Ransomware.hta
notes/BBNvvvgMC.png
notes/7C12.tmp.png
notes/File Recovery.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with LockBit ransomware:
- Lockbit.bin
- 2.exe
- PNDlqruXJSRDXAZ.exe
- sh1.exe
- t6FF4.exe1
- tau777.exe
- lb777.exe
- mitigation Continuity
- lkb99.exe
- LockBIT_172375D30BE340B4.exe
- LockBit_A9FB6E8B06F112C4.exe
- bit.exe
- GeanyPortable_1.38.0.paf.exe
- LockBit_36.exe
- 이미지 원본(제가 제작한 이미지)과 사용하고 있으신 이미지 정리한 내용.exe
About this analysis
This LockBit 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 LockBit.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects LockBit inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LockBit 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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