DeadSec-Crypto is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
DeadSec-Crypto
First Seen
April 1, 2017
How DeadSec-Crypto Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fake
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, DeadSec-Crypto displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with DeadSec-Crypto ransomware:
WindowsApplication1.exe
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