Ransomware Research
Crocodile Smile Ransomware
Crocodile Smile is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Crocodile Smile
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Crocodile Smile Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Crocodile Smile modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CrocodileSmileRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Crocodile Smile displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_SOLUTION.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_SOLUTION.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/yxhphozhn.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Crocodile Smile ransomware:
Xview.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Crocodile Smile 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 Crocodile Smile.
Last updated: July 30, 2025