Ransomware Research

Locky-Diablo6 Ransomware

Locky-Diablo6 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Diablo6.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Locky-Diablo6
First Seen
August 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Diablo6

How Locky-Diablo6 ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Locky-Diablo6 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.diablo6

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Locky-Diablo6 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file/^diablo6-\w{4}\.htm$/
notes/diablo6-6a58.htm
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Locky-Diablo6 ransomware:

About this analysis

This Locky-Diablo6 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 Locky-Diablo6.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Locky-Diablo6 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Locky-Diablo6 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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