fileReadme.txt
notes/Readme.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
RdpLocker Ransomware
RdpLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- RdpLocker
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
How RdpLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
RdpLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RdpLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rdplocker
- .rdplocked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RdpLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileDecrypt.html
notes/Decrypt.html
Location: EveryFolder
fileDecryptMe.txt
notes/DecryptMe.txt
Location: EveryFolder
screenshot
notes/HJWx4JuA7.jpg
Location: Desktop
screenshot
notes/1q1iD52cx.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RdpLocker ransomware:
- Rdp.exe
About this analysis
This RdpLocker 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 RdpLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RdpLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RdpLocker 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.