Ransomware Research

CryptConsole-2 Ransomware

CryptConsole-2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptConsole-2
First Seen
February 1, 2017

How CryptConsole-2 Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, CryptConsole-2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW DECRIPT FILES.hta

Ransom message:

notes/HOW DECRIPT FILES.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryptConsole-2 ransomware:

  • smsss.exe
  • something_ne@india.com_736D7373732E657865
  • FILE_13.1
  • imxfgu54.dll
  • Decrypt.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • ransomware
  • sequre@tuta.io_736D7373732E657865
  • xzet@tutanota.com_736D7373732E657865
  • smss.exe
  • Crypt_Console.exe
  • crypt_console.exe
  • crypt.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryptConsole-2 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 CryptConsole-2.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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