Ransomware Research
BRCrypt Ransomware
BRCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BRCrypt
- First Seen
- March 1, 2019
How BRCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://twitter.com/demonslay335/status/1105500320510169089
File Encryption Patterns
BRCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..bRcrypTRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BRCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
FILES ENCRYPTED.txtRansom message:
notes/FILES ENCRYPTED.txt
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About This Analysis
This BRCrypt 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 BRCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025