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.LOCKY File Extension

  • Category: Ransomware encrypted Files

What are .LOCKY files and how to open them?

Can't open .LOCKY file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .LOCKY file.

What is a .LOCKY file extension?

.LOCKY file extension has been classified as Ransomware encrypted Files.

.LOCKY is Locky ransomware affected data

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:

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:

You cannot convert or recover *.locky files without some decryption utility.

How to fix problems with .LOCKY files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .LOCKY files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .LOCKY file format
  2. You need to check the .LOCKY file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)
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