PassLock
- First seen
- 2021-05-15 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:15:14
Targeted industries: healthcare-and-pharmaceutical financial-services professional-services technology-and-telecommunications
Context
PassLock is a ransomware family known for encrypting files on victim systems and demanding ransom payments to restore access. It targets a wide range of industries, particularly those holding sensitive data and that are more likely to pay a ransom.
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Passlock (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.com (report)