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Ransomware Research
CryptGh0st Ransomware
CryptGh0st is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptGh0st
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How CryptGh0st ransomware works
File modification behavior
How CryptGh0st alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
CryptGh0st modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .cryptgh0st
- .FileEncrypted
- .kvllyatprotonmaildotch
- .rencrypted
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CryptGh0st displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CryptGh0st ransomware:
- ransomware.exe
About this analysis
This CryptGh0st ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like CryptGh0st.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CryptGh0st inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CryptGh0st across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.