Ransomware Research
DCRTR Ransomware
DCRTR is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- DCRTR
- First Seen
- February 1, 2018
How DCRTR Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> [decryptor@cock.li].dcrtr
File Encryption Patterns
DCRTR modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..dcrtr
..cryptes
..java
..crypt
..parrot
..coka
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DCRTR displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ReadMe_Decryptor.txt
Ransom message:
notes/ReadMe_Decryptor.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
HOW TO DECRYPT ALL MY FILES.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT ALL MY FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/info.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DCRTR ransomware:
msshost.exe
reboot.exe
Reglstry.exe
Marvel.exe
gf.exe
Dcrtc.bin.gz
marvel.exe
MARVEL.EXE
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About This Analysis
This DCRTR 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 DCRTR.
Last updated: July 30, 2025