Ransomware Research
GDPR ScareCrypt Ransomware
GDPR ScareCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: GDPR ScareCrypt Doxware, Rest01, Premierhelp.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- GDPR ScareCrypt
- First Seen
- January 1, 2024
- Known Aliases
- GDPR ScareCrypt DoxwareRest01Premierhelp
How GDPR ScareCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/793136/gdpr-scarecrypt-ransomware-crypt-support-topic/
File Encryption Patterns
GDPR ScareCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..cryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GDPR ScareCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Readme-ID.txtRansom message:
notes/Readme-ID.txt
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About This Analysis
This GDPR ScareCrypt 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 GDPR ScareCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025