Ransomware Research

CryTekk Ransomware

CryTekk is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryTekk
First Seen
January 1, 2019

How CryTekk Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

NOSAMPLE

File Encryption Patterns

CryTekk modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..locked

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.html

Ransom message:

notes/README.html.txt

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About This Analysis

This CryTekk 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 CryTekk.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

CryTekk Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio