Ransomware Research

CryptoMix-Wallet Ransomware

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

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoMix-Wallet
First Seen
April 1, 2017
Known Aliases
WalletCryptoMix-Wallet

How CryptoMix-Wallet Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypt filenames magic.mgc -> ZNTVP.ZTP.[SHIELD0@USA.COM].ID[000038F1C63F241F].WALLET

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..wallet

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file#_RESTORING_FILES_#.TXT

Ransom message:

notes/#_RESTORING_FILES_#.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryptoMix-Wallet ransomware:

  • adobe_1233452.exe
  • Solheim&Sørensen AS
  • monsendas.exe
  • 8dc1f63089a3363715436feabca1c05cf6ff0505d20426a27665258e21aeadd9.8dc1f63089a3363715436feabca1c05cf6ff0505d20426a27665258e21aeadd9
  • moldensang.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryptoMix-Wallet 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-Wallet.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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