HOMETHREATSCryptoLocker
APT / THREAT GROUP

CryptoLocker

2
aliases
Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

CryptoLocker is a new sophisticated malware that was launched in the late 2013. It is designed to attack Windows operating system by encrypting all the files from the system using a RSA-2048 public key. To decrypt the mentioned files, the user has to pay a ransom (usually 300 USD/EUR) or 2 BitCoins.

Threat Analysis

CryptoLocker is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2

Also Known As

CryptoLockerwin.cryptolocker

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.cryptolocker

Research Links

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.