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Ransomware Research
Xlockr Ransomware
Xlockr is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xlockr
- First Seen
- July 1, 2018
How Xlockr ransomware works
File modification behavior
Xlockr updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Xlockr modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .xlockr
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Xlockr displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Xlockr ransomware:
- Extension.exe
- EXTENSION.EXE
- UPDATER.EXE
- Updater.exe
- 1.exe
- xlockr.exe
- myfile.exe
- 64TJYB6C.exe
- 0S07PLQS.exe
- 9HDWLGVI.exe
- HUQASHWE.exe
- Message.exe
- MESSAGE.EXE
About this analysis
This Xlockr 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 Xlockr.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Xlockr inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Xlockr 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.