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BadEncript Ransomware
BadEncript is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BadEncript
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How BadEncript Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires internet
File Encryption Patterns
BadEncript modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bript
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BadEncript displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
More.html
Ransom message:
notes/More.html
Note locations:
RansomPayloadStartFolder
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
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About This Analysis
This BadEncript 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 BadEncript.
Last updated: July 30, 2025