Ransomware Research

DetoxCrypto Ransomware

DetoxCrypto is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
DetoxCrypto
First Seen
August 1, 2016

How DetoxCrypto Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Requires C&C 74fea6e5a4e89e4ff545d558295c9e1e329ec8fff38720a8db34409439ff55be -> OK

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/pokbg.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop
message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with DetoxCrypto ransomware:

  • PokemonGo.exe
  • PokemonGo.exe_
  • Invoice.exe
  • detox.exe
  • pokemon ransom.exe
  • bb (2)
  • 88547-pokemongo.exe
  • Pokemongo .exe
  • Malwerbyte.exe
  • MrO.exe
  • Malwerbyte.exe_
  • Malware (86).exe

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About This Analysis

This DetoxCrypto 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 DetoxCrypto.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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