Crysis XTBL is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Crysis XTBL
First Seen
June 1, 2016
How Crysis XTBL Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .centurion_legion@aol.com.xtbl
File Encryption Patterns
Crysis XTBL modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..xtbl
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Crysis XTBL displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHow to decrypt your files.txt
fileDecryption instructions.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Decryption instructions.txt
Note locations:
DesktopStartUp
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Ransom message:
notes/How-to-decrypt-your-files.jpg
Note locations:
Desktop
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Ransom message:
notes/Decryption instructions.jpg
Note locations:
Desktop
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