CryptoMix-Exte is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Exte.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
CryptoMix-Exte
First Seen
July 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Exte
How CryptoMix-Exte Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
CryptoMix-Exte modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..EXTE
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptoMix-Exte 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-Exte ransomware:
BC1C9B74EA.exe
Northwestern
BC6D311143.exe
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