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Ransomware Research
ShinigamiLocker Ransomware
ShinigamiLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ShinigamiLocker
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
How ShinigamiLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
ShinigamiLocker resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
ShinigamiLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .shinigami
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ShinigamiLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with ShinigamiLocker ransomware:
- rANSOM.exe
About this analysis
This ShinigamiLocker 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 ShinigamiLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ShinigamiLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ShinigamiLocker 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.