file___RestoreYourFiles___.txt
notes/___RestoreYourFiles___.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Reynolds Ransomware
Reynolds is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2026, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Reynolds
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How Reynolds ransomware works
File modification behavior
Reynolds updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Reynolds modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Reynolds displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Reynolds ransomware:
- lcwguv.exe
About this analysis
This Reynolds 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 Reynolds.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Reynolds inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Reynolds 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.