Ransomware Research
InsaneCrypt Ransomware
InsaneCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DeusCrypt.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- InsaneCrypt
- First Seen
- January 1, 2018
- Known Aliases
- DeusCrypt
How InsaneCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[insane@airmail.cc].insane -> .[aidcompany@tutanota.com].Tornado
File Encryption Patterns
InsaneCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..insane..DEUSCRYPT..Tornado..twistRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, InsaneCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How_decrypt_files.txtRansom message:
notes/How_decrypt_files.txt
note.txtRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderkey.txtRansom message:
notes/key.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with InsaneCrypt ransomware:
svhost.exe
Recovery and Decryption Tools
Good news! Decryption tools are available for InsaneCrypt ransomware:
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About This Analysis
This InsaneCrypt 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 InsaneCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025