CryptoLocker 1.0.0
- First seen
- 2013-09-05 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:34:19
Targeted industries: financial-services government-and-public-sector healthcare-and-pharmaceutical manufacturing retail-and-hospitality technology-and-telecommunications
Context
CryptoLocker is a type of ransomware that encrypts files on a compromised system and demands a ransom for decryption keys. It is known for its widespread impact and ability to quickly encrypt a large number of files.
Reports & references
- twitter.com — 839747940122001408 (report)