CryptConsole-2018 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CryptConsole-2-2018, CryptConsole-3-2018-2021.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
CryptConsole-2018
First Seen
April 1, 2018
Known Aliases
CryptConsole-2-2018CryptConsole-3-2018-2021
How CryptConsole-2018 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
redbul@tutanota.com_31332D5573696E675F506F776572706F696E742E707074
{mail}_{filename in hex}+
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/608858/id-ransomware-identify-what-ransomware-encrypted-your-files/page-71#entry5178754
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptConsole-2018 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW DECRIPT FILES.hta
Ransom message:
notes/HOW DECRIPT FILES.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolder
fileREADME.hta
fileREADME.txt
Ransom message:
notes/README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
fileFILE DECODER.txt
Ransom message:
notes/FILE DECODER.txt
file!!ReadmeForHelp!!.txt
Ransom message:
notes/!!ReadmeForHelp!!.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CryptConsole-2018 ransomware:
This CryptConsole-2018 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-2018.