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Ransomware Research
REKTLocker Ransomware
REKTLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- REKTLocker
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
How REKTLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How REKTLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
REKTLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rekt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, REKTLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
About this analysis
This REKTLocker 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 REKTLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects REKTLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify REKTLocker 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.