JeepersCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
JeepersCrypt
First Seen
April 1, 2017
How JeepersCrypt Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
JeepersCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..jeepers
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, JeepersCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with JeepersCrypt ransomware:
JeepersCrypt.exe
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