Locky (Decryptor)

Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 15:09:55

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

Context

Locky is a widely-known ransomware family that encrypts files on the victim's system, demanding a ransom payment for decryption. It was notably distributed via email attachments disguised as invoices and has targeted various industries globally.

Reports & references

  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Locky Decryptor (report)

External references