Intel Name: Shrinklocker malware: abusing bitlocker to lock your data
Date of Scan: September 12, 2024
Impact: High
Summary: ShrinkLocker is a new ransomware strain that misuses BitLocker, a genuine Windows feature, to encrypt targeted data. Unlike standard ransomware, it employs BitLocker to lock users out by creating a secure boot partition. This makes decryption more challenging and showcases the evolving tactics ransomware developers use to control systems.
