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Locky ransomware affected data
File type: Ransomware encrypted file
Files with locky file extension can be found as encrypted and renamed files affected by the Locky ransomware.
What is locky file?
File type category:
Ransomware encrypted file
Date updated: July 14, 2022
File extension locky is most recently related to a new ransomware labeled as Locky. Much like similar ransomware it encrypts users files and demands ransom to be paid in bitcoins.
This particular ransomware is distributed with through email messages that contain a subject similar to "Invoice 2016-52672652" or similar. Do not open the attachment at all costs.
Note: Some other ransomware also use locky suffix, in effort to imitate the original Locky to intimidate the user. One of such is for example the Powerware ransomware.
How to open locky file?
Such files can only be accessed again and recovered when you pay the ransom in bitcoins. You can also wait until new decrypter is made and available for public.
How to convert locky file?
You cannot convert or recover *.locky files without some decryption utility.
Associated software actions with the locky file
Software apps that record to locky files:
Trend Micro Ransomware File Decryptor (Microsoft Windows)