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Detectable Ransomware AlphaCrypt
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AlphaCrypt Ransomware
AlphaCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AlphaCrypt
- First Seen
- April 1, 2015
How AlphaCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/7bdc23cc435305da225148b643fc5273a0bf4e227327e15309fe8d5d98c12c20/58025fe0aac2edf611903b99 https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/575875/new-teslacrypt-version-released-that-uses-the-exx-extension/ https://www.malware-traffic-analysis.net/2015/04/30/index.html
File Encryption Patterns
AlphaCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ezz
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AlphaCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HELP_TO_SAVE_FILES.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HELP_TO_SAVE_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Ransom message:
notes/HELP_TO_SAVE_FILES.bmp
Note locations:
Desktop
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
Login
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with AlphaCrypt ransomware:
Locker_020.exe
20.exe
myfile.exe
alpha-crypt.exe
Trojan.Ransom.alphacrypt.exe
2015-04-30-Angler-EK-malware-payload-alpha-crypt.exe
Trojan.Ransom.Alpha.exe
Angler-EK-malware-payload-alpha-crypt.exe
_duplicate_904e0edd1cc118ca6230de364fe8894f12828400.dll
vrdldqi.exe
ymsoqtl.exe
alpha-crypt.exe.bin
aaa.exe
CDOCUMENTS AND SETTINGS471262APPLICATION DATAUUOVVFA.EXE
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About This Analysis
This AlphaCrypt 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 AlphaCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025