Ransomware Research
Duckcryptor Ransomware
Duckcryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Duckcryptor
- First Seen
- April 1, 2024
How Duckcryptor Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> [Dyamond@firemail.de].duckryptor
File Encryption Patterns
Duckcryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..duckryptorRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Duckcryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Duckryption_info.htaRansom message:
notes/Duckryption_info.hta
Note locations:
EveryFolderDuckryption_README.txtRansom message:
notes/Duckryption_README.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/yywro.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Duckcryptor ransomware:
magaskosh.exe
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About This Analysis
This Duckcryptor 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 Duckcryptor.
Last updated: July 30, 2025