Ransomware Research
MaxiCrypt Ransomware
MaxiCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- MaxiCrypt
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
How MaxiCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE Full extension -> .[maxicrypt@cock.li].maxicrypt
File Encryption Patterns
MaxiCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..maxicryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, MaxiCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
How to restore your data.TXTRansom message:
notes/How to restore your data.TXT
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About This Analysis
This MaxiCrypt 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 MaxiCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025