fileFIX_Instructions.txt
notes/FIX_Instructions.txt
Ransomware Research
Relock Ransomware
Relock is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Relock
- First Seen
- August 1, 2019
How Relock ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Relock alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Relock modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[0-9]{8}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Relock displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileFIX_Instructions.hta
About this analysis
This Relock 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 Relock.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Relock inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Relock 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.