Ransomware Research

GameCrypt Ransomware

GameCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
GameCrypt
First Seen
July 1, 2024

How GameCrypt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..GameCrypt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

filehow_to_back_files.hta

Ransom message:

notes/how_to_back_files.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with GameCrypt ransomware:

  • grbnxjgrpi.exe
  • enc.exe

Elastio Can Help You

Don't let GameCrypt ransomware take over your data

Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.

About This Analysis

This GameCrypt 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 GameCrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

GameCrypt Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio