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