fileReadMe.dic
notes/ReadMe.dic
Location: RootDirectory
Ransomware Research
AllCry Ransomware
AllCry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AllCry
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
How AllCry ransomware works
File modification behavior
AllCry updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
AllCry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .allcry
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AllCry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filereadme.txt
notes/readme.txt
Location: Desktop
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with AllCry ransomware:
- allcry_upx.exe
- winsrv.exe
- winsrv32.exe
About this analysis
This AllCry ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AllCry.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AllCry inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AllCry across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.