Ransomware Research
AiraCrop Ransomware
AiraCrop is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AiraCrop
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How AiraCrop Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
AiraCrop modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..airacropencrypted!..__AiraCropEncrypted!.._AiraCropEncryptedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AiraCrop displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to decrypt your files.txtRansom message:
notes/How to decrypt your files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRecovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for AiraCrop ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This AiraCrop ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AiraCrop.
Last updated: September 30, 2025
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