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Ransomware Research
ProLock Ransomware
ProLock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ProLock
- First Seen
- March 1, 2020
How ProLock ransomware works
File modification behavior
ProLock updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ProLock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .ProLock
- .pr0Lock
- .proL0ck
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ProLock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ProLock ransomware:
- Winmgr.bmp
- WinMgr.bmp
- PPD8535CAAEC677E9FAF.exe
About this analysis
This ProLock 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 ProLock.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ProLock inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ProLock 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.