Ransomware Research

BancoCrypt HT Ransomware

BancoCrypt HT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
BancoCrypt HT
First Seen
November 1, 2017

How BancoCrypt HT Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

BancoCrypt HT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locky

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, BancoCrypt HT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileLeeme_Nota_de_Rescate.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Leeme_Nota_de_Rescate.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with BancoCrypt HT ransomware:

  • hidden-tear.exe
  • Banco.jgp

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About This Analysis

This BancoCrypt HT 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 BancoCrypt HT.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

BancoCrypt HT Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio