CryptoMix-0000 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
CryptoMix-0000
First Seen
November 1, 2017
How CryptoMix-0000 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Filenames encoded in hex -> 88EFF21C27B0956570ECA7842AC27995.0000
File Encryption Patterns
CryptoMix-0000 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..0000
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptoMix-0000 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT
Ransom message:
notes/_HELP_INSTRUCTION.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with CryptoMix-0000 ransomware:
BC5DFCB0DB.exe
BC4C39B0AE.EXE
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