Ransomware Research

CryptoBoss Ransomware

CryptoBoss is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoBoss
First Seen
May 1, 2017

How CryptoBoss Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..CRYPTOBOSS

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO RECOVER ENCRYPTED FILES.TXT

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About This Analysis

This CryptoBoss 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 CryptoBoss.

Last updated: July 30, 2025