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notes/note-message.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
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
How TorLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How TorLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, TorLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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notes/tor-locker.jpg
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with TorLocker ransomware:
- torlocker.exe
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.
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 hunt against your recovery points to confirm.