KillerLocker

First seen
2021-07-15 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:37:04

Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical retail-and-hospitality

Targeted regions: country_code:pt country_code:br

Context

KillerLocker is a type of ransomware that encrypts user files and demands a ransom for decryption. It is suspected to have been developed by a Portuguese-speaking actor, with notable activity in Portuguese-speaking regions.

Reports & references

  • twitter.com — 782232299840634881 (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Killerlocker Ransomware (report)

External references