Ransomware Research
Crypt888 Ransomware
Crypt888 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Crypt888
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
How Crypt888 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Crypt888 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files:
Lock.Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Crypt888 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/wl.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/wl1.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/wl2.jpg
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Crypt888 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 Crypt888.
Last updated: July 30, 2025