LostInfo Ransomware
LostInfo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How LostInfo ransomware works
File encryption patterns
LostInfo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, LostInfo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/README.TXT
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with LostInfo ransomware:
- encrypter-windows-x86.bin
About this analysis
This LostInfo 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 LostInfo.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects LostInfo inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify LostInfo 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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