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Ransomware Research
SNSLocker Ransomware
SNSLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SNSLocker
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
How SNSLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
SNSLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SNSLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .RSplited
- .RSNSLocked
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SNSLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SNSLocker ransomware:
- ransomware.exe
About this analysis
This SNSLocker 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 SNSLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SNSLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SNSLocker 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.