Ransomware Research

CryptoShield 2.0 Ransomware

CryptoShield 2.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoShield 2.0
First Seen
February 1, 2017

How CryptoShield 2.0 Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts filenames -> magic.mgc -> ZNTVP.ZTP.[RES_SUP@INDIA.COM].ID[000038F1C63F241F].CRYPTOSHIELD. SVYR_RKNZCYR_JZI_1280_4_9ZO.JZI.[RES_SUP@INDIA.COM].ID[0EBCF2F2C63F241F].CRYPTOSHIELD.

File Encryption Patterns

CryptoShield 2.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..CRYPTOSHIELD.

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, CryptoShield 2.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file# RESTORING FILES #.HTML

Ransom message:

notes/# RESTORING FILES #.HTML

Note locations:

EveryFolder
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 CryptoShield 2.0 ransomware:

  • Protected SoftWare
  • 2017-02-14-EITest-Rig-EK-1st-run-payload-CryptoShield-1.2-rad93DD5.tmp.exe
  • CryptoShield-1.2-rad93DD5.tmp.exe
  • rad93DD5.tmp.exe
  • EITest-Rig-EK-1st-run-payload-CryptoShield-1.2-rad93DD5.tmp.exe
  • rad3F5A5.tmp.exe
  • rad3F5A5.tmp.ex_
  • n7uq9wrn.exe
  • Recovery Tools.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryptoShield 2.0 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 CryptoShield 2.0.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

CryptoShield 2.0 Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio