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Ransomware Research
LockFile Ransomware
LockFile is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- LockFile
- First Seen
- May 1, 2021
How LockFile ransomware works
File modification behavior
LockFile updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
LockFile modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .lockfile
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, LockFile displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with LockFile ransomware:
- autologin.sys
- kdu.exe
- Hamakaze.exe
- sDQ0X.exe
- driverloadtool.exe
- aqwl.dll
- sdq0x.exe
- knmmp.exe
- autologin.exe
- Tanikaze.dll
- EfsPotato.exe
- autoupdate.exe
About this analysis
This LockFile 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 LockFile.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects LockFile inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LockFile 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.