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