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Ransomware Research
Lockton Ransomware
Lockton is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Lockton
- First Seen
- August 1, 2024
How Lockton ransomware works
File modification behavior
Lockton updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Lockton displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Lockton ransomware:
- Lockton
About this analysis
This Lockton 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 Lockton.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Lockton inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Lockton 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.