fileredlocker.bat
notes/note.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
RedLocker Ransomware
RedLocker 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
- RedLocker
- First Seen
- December 1, 2024
How RedLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
RedLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RedLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .redlocker
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RedLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
notes/20250107124756.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RedLocker ransomware:
- RedLocker.exe
- svchost.exe
About this analysis
This RedLocker 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 RedLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RedLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RedLocker 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.