Ransomware Research

Crypt130 Ransomware

Crypt130 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Crypt130 Scareware.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Crypt130
First Seen
June 1, 2022
Known Aliases
Crypt130 Scareware

How Crypt130 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Fake https://app.any.run/tasks/e1fe788b-0a78-4b5c-bf6a-137c4e584a0e/ Only renames files

File Encryption Patterns

Crypt130 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

._encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Crypt130 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Crypt130 ransomware:

  • c.exe
  • Ransomware.Crypt130
  • Discord Image Loger.exe

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About This Analysis

This Crypt130 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 Crypt130.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Crypt130 Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio