Ransomware Research

CryptoLite Ransomware

CryptoLite is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoLite
First Seen
July 1, 2018

How CryptoLite Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryptoLite ransomware:

  • CryptoLite.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryptoLite 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 CryptoLite.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

CryptoLite Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio