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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