FileCry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
FileCry
First Seen
June 1, 2020
How FileCry Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
FileCry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..filecry
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, FileCry 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 FileCry ransomware:
GTA V.exe
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