Ransomware Research

RuppurLocker Ransomware

RuppurLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: LadaRip, Milkyway.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
RuppurLocker
First Seen
December 1, 2025
Known Aliases
  • LadaRip
  • Milkyway

How RuppurLocker ransomware works

File modification behavior

RuppurLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

RuppurLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .ladarip
  • .milkyway

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, RuppurLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt

Location: Login

message
notes/note1.txt

Location: Login

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with RuppurLocker ransomware:

  • 5evingrbs.exe
  • sllsspn.exe
  • wytncf1et.exe

About this analysis

This RuppurLocker 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 RuppurLocker.

Last updated: April 1, 2026

Detection coverage

Elastio detects RuppurLocker inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RuppurLocker 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.