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