Ransomware Research

XTPLocker 5.0 Ransomware

XTPLocker 5.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DMALocker NextGen, XTPLocker 5.0, Locker#2.0, X Locker 5.0'.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
XTPLocker 5.0
First Seen
September 1, 2016
Known Aliases
  • DMALocker NextGen
  • XTPLocker 5.0
  • Locker#2.0
  • X Locker 5.0'

How XTPLocker 5.0 ransomware works

File modification behavior

XTPLocker 5.0 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, XTPLocker 5.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filecryptinfo.txt
notes/cryptinfo.txt

Location: ProgramData

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with XTPLocker 5.0 ransomware:

  • svchosd.exe

About this analysis

This XTPLocker 5.0 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 XTPLocker 5.0.

Last updated: September 14, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects XTPLocker 5.0 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify XTPLocker 5.0 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.