RansomLock

Aliases: WinLock

First seen
2012-12-01 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Last IoC activity
2026-07-21 21:55:44
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:39:17

Context

RansomLock, also known as WinLock, is a form of ransomware known for locking the desktop of infected computers. It targets users globally by preventing access to the desktop until a ransom is paid.

Detection coverage

  • 1 YARA rules

Detection rules

  • MALPEDIA_Win_Ransomlock_Auto (yara-rule)

Reports & references

  • Broadcom/Symantec — Writeup.Jsp (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Ransomlock (report)
  • forum.malekal.com — Viewtopic (report)
  • Broadcom/Symantec — Writeup.Jsp (report)

External references