file!!!READ_ME!!!.txt
notes/!!!READ_ME!!!.txt
Location: UserFolders, RootDiscs
Ransomware Research
RusMilitaryLocked Ransomware
RusMilitaryLocked 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
- RusMilitaryLocked
- First Seen
- February 1, 2026
How RusMilitaryLocked ransomware works
File modification behavior
RusMilitaryLocked updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
RusMilitaryLocked modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .locked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, RusMilitaryLocked displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with RusMilitaryLocked ransomware:
- encryptor.exe
About this analysis
This RusMilitaryLocked 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 RusMilitaryLocked.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects RusMilitaryLocked inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify RusMilitaryLocked 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.