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

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..lcryx

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADMEPLEASE.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READMEPLEASE.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
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Ransom message:

notes/Background.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical 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: October 30, 2025

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