Interlock
Intelligence Profile
According to Sekoia, this is the ransomware used by the Interlock ransomware intrusion set, which was first observed in September 2024 conducting Big Game Hunting and double extortion campaigns.
Threat Analysis
Interlock is a malware family tracked by threat intelligence researchers and catalogued in the Malpedia dataset. It represents a distinct malicious software lineage with identifiable code characteristics, behaviors, and victimology.
Financially motivated threat actors like Interlock prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.
With high sophistication, Interlock is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.
Ransomware Victims (114)
CTIWATCH tracks 114 organizations claimed as victims by Interlock on its data leak site, with attack dates, sectors and countries.
View full victims list →Known Campaigns
Interlock is conducting an active ransomware campaign targeting organizations across 1 country. Primary targets: Construction, Consumer Services, Education. 6 confirmed victims recorded in the last 45 days. Campaign status: ACTIVE (last activity 3 Apr 2026).