Ransomware Research
Cr1ptT0r Ransomware
Cr1ptT0r is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cr1ptT0r
- First Seen
- February 1, 2019
How Cr1ptT0r Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Cr1ptT0r displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
_FILES_ENCRYPTED_README.txtRansom message:
notes/_FILES_ENCRYPTED_README.txt
_cr1ptt0r_support.txtRansom message:
notes/_cr1ptt0r_support.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Cr1ptT0r ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Cr1ptT0r 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 Cr1ptT0r.
Last updated: July 30, 2025