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Ransomware Research
YukiLockdown Ransomware
YukiLockdown is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- YukiLockdown
- First Seen
- September 1, 2024
How YukiLockdown ransomware works
File modification behavior
YukiLockdown updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
YukiLockdown modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .encrypted
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, YukiLockdown displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This YukiLockdown 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 YukiLockdown.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects YukiLockdown inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify YukiLockdown 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.