Ransomware Research
8lock8 Ransomware
8lock8 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 8lock8
- First Seen
- April 1, 2016
How 8lock8 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
8lock8 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..8lock8Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 8lock8 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopElastio Can Help You
Don't let 8lock8 ransomware take over your data
Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.
About This Analysis
This 8lock8 ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 8lock8.
Last updated: July 30, 2025