Ransomware Research

Encrypto Ransomware

Encrypto is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Encrypto
First Seen
January 1, 2023

How Encrypto Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Encrypto

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileEncrypto.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Encrypto.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Encrypto ransomware:

  • Encrypto.exe
  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This Encrypto 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 Encrypto.

Last updated: July 30, 2025