Ransomware Research

Rans0mLocked Ransomware

Rans0mLocked is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Rans0mLocked
First Seen
March 1, 2017

How Rans0mLocked ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Rans0mLocked modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.owned

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Rans0mLocked displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt

About this analysis

This Rans0mLocked 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 Rans0mLocked.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Rans0mLocked inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rans0mLocked 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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