Ransomware Research
LCRYPTX Ransomware
LCRYPTX is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- LCRYPTX
- First Seen
- February 1, 2025
How LCRYPTX Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Written in VBS XOR encryption Very slow encryption
File Encryption Patterns
LCRYPTX modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..lcryxRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, LCRYPTX displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READMEPLEASE.txtRansom message:
notes/READMEPLEASE.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/Background.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with LCRYPTX ransomware:
LCrypt0rX.vbs
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About This Analysis
This LCRYPTX 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 LCRYPTX.
Last updated: July 30, 2025