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Crypt0L0cker Ransomware
Crypt0L0cker is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Crypt0L0cker
- First Seen
- August 1, 2016
How Crypt0L0cker Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/574608/crypt0l0cker-support-topic/page-44#entry4795322 Written in Python (2.7) Encrypts only \\Desktop\\Projekte\\ folder https://app.any.run/tasks/76a8eed6-98fc-4a78-8510-67a192c4281b/ https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/1027d99f7658eb33867b821c30296c1043e4916cd93167a4c0ed941e6f1f0c1d?environmentId=100 Requires C&C https://web.archive.org/web/20170302151753/https://heimdalsecurity.com/blog/security-alert-new-torrentlocker-targets-denmark-ransomware/
File Encryption Patterns
Crypt0L0cker modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encrypted
..enc
./\.[a-z]{6}$/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Crypt0L0cker displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
COMMENT_RESTAURER_DES_FICHIERS.txt
Ransom message:
notes/COMMENT_RESTAURER_DES_FICHIERS.txt
Wichtige Information zum Wiederherstellen der Daten.htm
Ransom message:
notes/Wichtige Information zum Wiederherstellen der Daten.htm
Note locations:
Desktop
DECRYPT_INSTRUCTIONS.HTML
HOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.html
Note locations:
EveryFolder
HOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
DECRYPT_INSTRUCTIONS.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/DECRYPT_INSTRUCTIONS.TXT
SIFRE_COZME_TALIMATI.txt
Ransom message:
notes/SIFRE_COZME_TALIMATI.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Crypt0L0cker ransomware:
oqezujlg.exe
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file.exe
file[1].exe
aa
VigXwo.vsd
encrypt2.exe
myfile.exe
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About This Analysis
This Crypt0L0cker 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 Crypt0L0cker.
Last updated: July 30, 2025