Ransomware Research
Crypto_Lab Ransomware
Crypto_Lab is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Crypto_Lab
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How Crypto_Lab Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Crypto_Lab modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..{email_ransom}-[a-f0-9]{16}Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Crypto_Lab displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Crypto_Lab.txtRansom message:
notes/Crypto_Lab.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Crypto_Lab 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 Crypto_Lab.
Last updated: July 30, 2025