LOCKED_X Ransomware

LOCKED_X is a newly identified ransomware threat discovered during routine inspections of malware samples uploaded to VirusTotal. This malicious crypto-virus infiltrates Windows systems and encrypts user data, appending the .LOCKED_X extension to filenames (e.g., 1.jpg becomes 1.LOCKED_X). The attackers behind this campaign demand a substantial ransom of 10,000 USDT and leave a ransom note named…