Ransomware Research
CryptoFinancial Ransomware
CryptoFinancial is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ranscam.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoFinancial
- First Seen
- July 1, 2016
- Known Aliases
- Ranscam
How CryptoFinancial Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Removes files https://blog.talosintelligence.com/ranscam/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptoFinancial displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CryptoFinancial ransomware:
4PeoWCnEnmwinstrsp.exet4.exewinstrsp.exet4.exeaaMawb3Wzz.tmpT4.EXEwinopen.exewinopen.exewinopen.exe
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About This Analysis
This CryptoFinancial 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 CryptoFinancial.
Last updated: July 30, 2025