DMA Locker

First seen
2016-01-01 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Last IoC activity
2026-06-16 08:55:06
Profile updated
2026-07-07 14:58:04

Context

DMA Locker is a ransomware family that encrypts victims' files and demands a ransom for decryption. It has evolved through several versions with increasing sophistication and came into prominence in early 2016.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Dma Locker (report)
  • blog.malwarebytes.com — Dma Locker A New Ransomware But No Reason To Panic (report)
  • blog.malwarebytes.com — Dma Locker 4 0 Known Ransomware Preparing For A Massive Distribution (report)
  • blog.malwarebytes.com — Dma Locker Strikes Back (report)

External references