Ransomware Research

CryptoMix-Pirate Ransomware

CryptoMix-Pirate is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Pirate.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoMix-Pirate
First Seen
October 1, 2017
Known Aliases
Pirate

How CryptoMix-Pirate Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE Full extension -> ***-email-[email_address].PIRATE

File Encryption Patterns

CryptoMix-Pirate modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..PIRATE

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, CryptoMix-Pirate displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file_INTERESTING_INFORMACION_FOR_DECRYPT.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/_INTERESTING_INFORMACION_FOR_DECRYPT.TXT

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About This Analysis

This CryptoMix-Pirate 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 CryptoMix-Pirate.

Last updated: July 30, 2025