Ransomware Research
BeijingCrypt Ransomware
BeijingCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BeijingCrypt NextGen.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BeijingCrypt
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- BeijingCrypt NextGen
How BeijingCrypt Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
BeijingCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..beijing..montana..genesis..file..fcRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BeijingCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!RECOVER.txt!HELP!.txtRansom message:
notes/!HELP!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder_!README!.txtRansom message:
notes/_!README!.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder!_INFO.txtRansom message:
notes/!_INFO.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BeijingCrypt ransomware:
beijing_en.exegenesis_en.exe
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About This Analysis
This BeijingCrypt 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 BeijingCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025