Ransomware Research

TorLocker Ransomware

TorLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2014, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
TorLocker
First Seen
October 1, 2014

Ransom note and payment demands

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

message
notes/note-message.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
screenshot
notes/tor-locker.jpg
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with TorLocker ransomware:

About this analysis

This TorLocker 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 TorLocker.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects TorLocker inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify TorLocker across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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