Fake Locky Ransomware
Aliases: Locky Impersonator Ransomware
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:25:32
Context
It’s directed to English speaking users, therefore is able to infect worldwide. It is spread using email spam, fake updates, attachments and so on. It encrypts all your files, including: music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc..
Reports & references
- bleepingcomputer.com — The Locky Ransomware Encrypts Local Files And Unmapped Network Shares (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Locky Impersonator (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Locky Ransomware Switches To Thor Extension After Being A Bad Malware (report)