Ransomware Research

CryptFuck Ransomware

CryptFuck is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptFuck
First Seen
August 1, 2016

How CryptFuck Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..URfucked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME_CRYPTFUCK.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README_CRYPTFUCK.txt

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About This Analysis

This CryptFuck 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 CryptFuck.

Last updated: July 30, 2025