file/^\w{9}\.README\.txt$/
notes/JaD7nlfXR.README.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
LockBit-5 Ransomware
LockBit-5 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- LockBit-5
- First Seen
- September 1, 2025
How LockBit-5 ransomware works
File modification behavior
LockBit-5 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
LockBit-5 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.\w{9}$/
- .\.[0-9a-f]{16}$
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, LockBit-5 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/JaD7nlfXR.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with LockBit-5 ransomware:
- bnx8e0.exe
- test_nopass.exe
- Blender.exe
About this analysis
This LockBit-5 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-5.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects LockBit-5 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LockBit-5 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.