Ransomware Research
CriptomanGizmo Ransomware
CriptomanGizmo is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CriptomanGizmo
- First Seen
- October 1, 2022
How CriptomanGizmo Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Probably .<random> extension
File Encryption Patterns
CriptomanGizmo modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..hZiV1YwzRRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CriptomanGizmo displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
hZiV1YwzR.README.txtRansom message:
notes/hZiV1YwzR.README.txt
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About This Analysis
This CriptomanGizmo 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 CriptomanGizmo.
Last updated: July 30, 2025