Ransomware Research
Cry128 Ransomware
Cry128 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: X3M : Next Variation.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cry128
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- X3M : Next Variation
How Cry128 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Suffixes -> .id_<ID_0-9{10}>_gebdp3k7bolalnd4.onion._;.id_<ID_0-9{10}>_kgjzsyyfgdm4zavx.onion._;.id-<ID_0-9{10}>_[qg6m5wo7h3id55ym.onion.to].63vc4
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Cry128 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
DECRYPT MY FILE.txtRansom message:
notes/DECRYPT MY FILE.txt
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About This Analysis
This Cry128 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 Cry128.
Last updated: July 30, 2025