Ransomware Research
CryptoPokemon Ransomware
CryptoPokemon is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoPokemon
- First Seen
- April 1, 2019
How CryptoPokemon Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
CryptoPokemon modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CRYPTOPOKEMONRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, CryptoPokemon displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!INFO.CRYPTOPOKEMON.logRansom message:
notes/!INFO.CRYPTOPOKEMON.log
Note locations:
EveryFolderRecovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for CryptoPokemon ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This CryptoPokemon 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 CryptoPokemon.
Last updated: July 30, 2025