Ransomware Research

UltraLocker Ransomware

UltraLocker 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
UltraLocker
First Seen
November 1, 2016

How UltraLocker ransomware works

File modification behavior

UltraLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

Ransom note and payment demands

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

message
notes/note.txt

Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with UltraLocker ransomware:

  • Quotation1.exe

About this analysis

This UltraLocker 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 UltraLocker.

Last updated: July 10, 2024

Detection coverage

Elastio detects UltraLocker inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify UltraLocker 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.