Ransomware Research

CryCipher Ransomware

CryCipher is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: PayPalGenerator2019.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryCipher
First Seen
December 1, 2018
Known Aliases
PayPalGenerator2019

How CryCipher Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

CryCipher modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, CryCipher displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileReadme_now.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Readme_now.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryCipher ransomware:

  • myfile.exe
  • SEO.exe
  • PayPal-Generator-2019.exe
  • IRS_Doc.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryCipher 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 CryCipher.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

CryCipher Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio