Ransomware Research
Galacti-Crypter Ransomware
Galacti-Crypter is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Galacti-Crypter
- First Seen
- August 1, 2019
How Galacti-Crypter Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Galacti-Crypter modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files:
ENCx45cRRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Galacti-Crypter displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Galacti-Crypter ransomware:
Trojan.Ransom.GalactiCrypter.exeGL.exeTrojan.Ransom.GalacticCrypter.exeRansomware GalacticCrypter.exeGLA.EXE
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for Galacti-Crypter ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This Galacti-Crypter 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 Galacti-Crypter.
Last updated: July 30, 2025