fileDECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt
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Ransomware Research
TuskLocker Ransomware
TuskLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Crimson Walrus.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- TuskLocker
- First Seen
- May 1, 2022
- Known Aliases
- Crimson Walrus
How TuskLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
How TuskLocker alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
TuskLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .tusk
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, TuskLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with TuskLocker ransomware:
- file.0xc586a6d2ebb0.0xc586a71a4010.ImageSectionObject.TuskLocker2.exe
About this analysis
This TuskLocker 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 TuskLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects TuskLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify TuskLocker 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.