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IEncrypt Ransomware

IEncrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
IEncrypt
First Seen
November 1, 2018

How IEncrypt Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://app.any.run/tasks/4cca4af5-d93c-4ad2-8a6f-aaa22d9905d4/ https://app.any.run/tasks/a7187588-2462-4274-8b3e-33a0b794a7ad/ https://app.any.run/tasks/1ec8df83-9634-4856-96b4-b78955ba211b/ https://app.any.run/tasks/f803d450-766d-4c42-8e86-a58ba3719deb/

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..kraussmfz..cmsnwned..ge0l0gic..n3xtpharma..3v3r1s..0riz0n..grupothermot3k..parad1gm..al1b1nal1..un1que..midwestsurinc

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

file{origin_filename}.ge0l0gic_readme

Ransom message:

notes/DOC1.docx.ge0l0gic_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.n3xtpharma_readme

Ransom message:

notes/ExcelMUI.msi.n3xtpharma_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.3v3r1s_readme.txt

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.0riz0n_readme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/Autoruns.zip.0riz0n_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.grupothermot3k_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.parad1gm_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.al1b1nal1_readme

Ransom message:

notes/AccessMUI.msi.al1b1nal1_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.un1que_readme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/AccessMUI.msi.un1que_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile
file{origin_filename}.midwestsurinc_readme

Ransom message:

notes/autoexec.bat.midwestsurinc_readme

Note locations:

EveryFile

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with IEncrypt ransomware:

  • IEncrypt
  • IEncrypt.dll
  • ntav2.exe
  • cms.bin
  • IEncrypt.exe
  • googleupdate.exe
  • o2flash.exe
  • locator.exe
  • snmptrap.exe
  • elevation_service.exe
  • FreeAudioConverter.exe
  • Ge0l0Gic.exe
  • DiagnosticsHub.StandardCollector.Service.exe
  • EABV73~1.EXE
  • fd0y2k~1:bin
  • perfhost.exe
  • tcpsvcs.exe
  • sppsvc.exe
  • xbgmsvc.exe
  • policyhost.exe
  • adentsmwservice.exe
  • windows
  • genericwcfexternalservice.exe
  • healthservice.exe
  • smsvchost.exe
  • armsvc.exe
  • wmiapsrv.exe
  • sqlagent.exe
  • svchost
  • 3307.exe
  • KRZZGG~1:bin
  • ADOER15
  • msader15.dll
  • WmiApSrv.exe
  • wlooiz~1:bin
  • FNRDOL~1:BIN
  • qtatdd~1:bin
  • ehrecvr.exe
  • obxfnp~1:bin
  • LL.bin.exe
  • mpxil5~1:bin
  • uni.exe
  • wmvenc
  • wmvencod.dl
  • sqlbrowser.exe

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About This Analysis

This IEncrypt 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 IEncrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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