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Ransomware Research
VindowsLocker Ransomware
VindowsLocker 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
- VindowsLocker
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
How VindowsLocker ransomware works
File modification behavior
VindowsLocker updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
VindowsLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .vindows
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, VindowsLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with VindowsLocker ransomware:
- VindowsLocker.exe
- Vindows.exe
- vindows
About this analysis
This VindowsLocker 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 VindowsLocker.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects VindowsLocker inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify VindowsLocker 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.