Ransomware Research

CryForMe Ransomware

CryForMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryForMe
First Seen
June 1, 2017

How CryForMe Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..cfm

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryForMe ransomware:

  • CryForMe.exe
  • cryforme ransomware.exe
  • CryForMe Ransomware.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryForMe 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 CryForMe.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

CryForMe Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio