Ransomware Research
$ucyLocker Ransomware
$ucyLocker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: VapeHacksLoader.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- $ucyLocker
- First Seen
- June 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- VapeHacksLoader
How $ucyLocker Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
$ucyLocker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..WINDOWSRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, $ucyLocker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_IT.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with $ucyLocker ransomware:
VapeHacksLoader.exe$uckyLocker.exe%24uckyLocker.exeTrojan.Ransom.FileCryptor.exeRPTCTF.exe583.jsonebecedd.exemyfile.exe1.bin$ucyLocker.exemalware2.exe$usyLocker Ransomware.exemutated_86e0eac8c5ce70c4b839ef18af5231b5f92e292b81e440193cdbdc7ed108049f.bin
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About This Analysis
This $ucyLocker 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 $ucyLocker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025