Princess Locker 2.0 Ransomware
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| Popularity Rank: | 16,140 |
| Threat Level: | 80 % (High) |
| Infected Computers: | 29 |
| First Seen: | November 15, 2024 |
| Last Seen: | November 30, 2025 |
| OS(es) Affected: | Windows |
The Princess Locker Ransomware is an encryption ransomware Trojan that has received attention from PC security researchers due to the large ransom that the Princess Locker Ransomware demands in its attack. The Princess Locker Ransomware's original ransom amount was 3 Bitcoins, which at the current exchange rate is nearly 25,000 USD. The Princess Locker Ransomware threats to double this amount if the ransom is not paid within a certain time. The Princess Locker Ransomware was first released in November 2016. The Princess Locker Ransomware has received attention because the second version of this threat was released in March 2018. There is little difference among the various versions of the Princess Locker Ransomware Trojan.
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A Princess that Wants to Make Profits at Your Cost
The purpose of the Princess Locker Ransomware is to take the victim's files hostage. To do this, the Princess Locker Ransomware uses a strong encryption algorithm to take the victim's files hostage. The Princess Locker Ransomware encrypts the computer users' files and then delivers a ransom note in the form of TXT and HTML files that are dropped on the infected computer's desktop. These files will ask the victims to connect to a payment website where they will be asked to carry out a large ransom payment. The Princess Locker Ransomware will deliver a ransom note written in several languages which contains the following message:
'Your files are encrypted!
It means that your files have been transformed on a structural level and became inaccessible. In order to be able to access them again, you have to transform them back to the original state. This can be done only with the help of special software - «Princess Decryptor» which can be purchased only on this website. Each copy of «Princess Decryptor» works individually for each pair ID + Extension. Therefore, you have to purchase your own one as any other user whose files have also been encrypted. We accept only Bitcoin.'
It is not advised to pay the large amount associated with the Princess Locker Ransomware and other ransomware Trojans. There is no guarantee that its admins will help victims of the Princess Locker Ransomware attack recover their files, and it is equally likely that these people will demand more money or ignore the payment completely. Furthermore, paying the Princess Locker Ransomware ransom allows these extortionists to continue creating new ransomware threats like the Princess Locker Ransomware and carrying out additional attacks. Instead of paying the Princess Locker Ransomware ransom, it is important to take preemptive steps to ensure that your data is shielded from attacks like the Princess Locker Ransomware.
Protecting Your Data From Threats Like the Princess Locker Ransomware
Unfortunately, the Princess Locker Ransomware and its variants use encryption algorithms that are quite strong, meaning that if the files are encrypted by the Princess Locker Ransomware, they will no longer be recoverable with current technology. The same encryption technology that allows computer users to protect data and communicate securely online also allows the people responsible for the Princess Locker Ransomware attack to take over victims' computers and make the victim's files irreversibly locked currently. Since prevailing technology does not allow the recovery of the files encrypted by the Princess Locker Ransomware attack, it will be necessary for PC users to take steps to protect their data preemptively. The best way to ensure that your data is protected is to use a reliable backup method. Having backup copies of your files, stored on the cloud or an external memory device, is one of the best methods to ensure that your files can be recovered after they have been encrypted by the Princess Locker Ransomware attack. Apart from file backups, PC security researchers advise computer users to use a reliable security program that is fully up-to-date to prevent threats like the Princess Locker Ransomware from being installed in the first place.
Analysis Report
General information
| Family Name: | Trojan.MSIL.Cassandra.A |
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| Signature status: | No Signature |
Known Samples
Known Samples
This section lists other file samples believed to be associated with this family.|
MD5:
8a5bdbc2aa05c830bee7097e7f1dcb12
SHA1:
8276d5dfd6186bc00eb2ea2f828be0b17ae84d1b
SHA256:
FBFE8C91C940FC6036245B9C2BEF7B1D028C727F247C1A45F5BAB72CBF018FFF
File Size:
751.62 KB, 751616 bytes
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MD5:
007874973471619080ae8d5305f3fe85
SHA1:
0f3e429fedd0980b55e05a269029e3e0e05d70c6
SHA256:
C2F8A6F1B0B6D8A210D46FCD85162A656FD43527E05128FEAA22C84F132798E3
File Size:
2.03 MB, 2034688 bytes
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Windows Portable Executable Attributes
- File doesn't have "Rich" header
- File doesn't have debug information
- File doesn't have exports table
- File doesn't have security information
- File is .NET application
- File is 32-bit executable
- File is console application (IMAGE_SUBSYSTEM_WINDOWS_CUI)
- File is either console or GUI application
- File is not packed
- IMAGE_FILE_DLL is not set inside PE header (Executable)
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- IMAGE_FILE_EXECUTABLE_IMAGE is set inside PE header (Executable Image)
Windows PE Version Information
Windows PE Version Information
This section displays values and attributes that have been set in the Windows file version information data structure for samples within this family. To mislead users, malware actors often add fake version information mimicking legitimate software.| Name | Value |
|---|---|
| Assembly Version | 1.0.7408.24847 |
| Company Name | Live Software |
| File Description | Common Library |
| File Version | 1.0.7408.24847 |
| Internal Name | Common.dll |
| Legal Copyright | 2019 Live Software |
| Original Filename | Common.dll |
| Product Version | 1.0.7408.24847 |
File Traits
- .NET
- dll
- HighEntropy
- NewLateBinding
- ntdll
- RijndaelManaged
- WriteProcessMemory
- x86
Block Information
Block Information
During analysis, EnigmaSoft breaks file samples into logical blocks for classification and comparison with other samples. Blocks can be used to generate malware detection rules and to group file samples into families based on shared source code, functionality and other distinguishing attributes and characteristics. This section lists a summary of this block data, as well as its classification by EnigmaSoft. A visual representation of the block data is also displayed, where available.| Total Blocks: | 3,375 |
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| Potentially Malicious Blocks: | 7 |
| Whitelisted Blocks: | 3,205 |
| Unknown Blocks: | 163 |
Visual Map
? - Unknown Block
x - Potentially Malicious Block
Similar Families
Similar Families
This section lists other families that share similarities with this family, based on EnigmaSoft’s analysis. Many malware families are created from the same malware toolkits and use the same packing and encryption techniques but uniquely extend functionality. Similar families may also share source code, attributes, icons, subcomponents, compromised and/or invalid digital signatures, and network characteristics. Researchers leverage these similarities to rapidly and effectively triage file samples and extend malware detection rules.- MSIL.FreeSnip.A
- Occamy.P
Windows API Usage
Windows API Usage
This section lists Windows API calls that are used by the samples in this family. Windows API usage analysis is a valuable tool that can help identify malicious activity, such as keylogging, security privilege escalation, data encryption, data exfiltration, interference with antivirus software, and network request manipulation.| Category | API |
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| Syscall Use |
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