Ransomware Research

CryptNet Ransomware

CryptNet is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptNet
First Seen
April 1, 2023

How CryptNet Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Protected with .NET Reactor

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

./\.[a-zA-Z0-9]{5}\b/

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file/^RESTORE-FILES-[a-zA-Z0-9]{9}\.txt\b/

Ransom message:

notes/RESTORE-FILES-alvcEUbBY.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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Ransom message:

notes/4Gr96yM3F.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryptNet ransomware:

  • encrypt.exe
  • 1680679592404.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryptNet 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 CryptNet.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

CryptNet Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio