Ransomware Research

CCC USA Ransomware

CCC USA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CCC USA
First Seen
March 1, 2023

How CCC USA Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

CCC USA modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..cccusawasted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, CCC USA displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file{origin_filename}.cccusawasted_info

Ransom message:

notes/magic.mgc.cccusawasted_info

Note locations:

EveryFile

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CCC USA ransomware:

  • File:bin
  • Security:bin
  • Init:bin
  • Pipe:bin
  • computer:bin
  • Installers:bin
  • Diag:bin
  • LL.exe

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About This Analysis

This CCC USA 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 CCC USA.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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