Ransomware Research
NextCry Ransomware
NextCry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- NextCry
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How NextCry Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
for Linux servers (NextCloud) Written in Python (2.7);Pyinstaller 2.1+
File Encryption Patterns
NextCry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..NEXTCRYRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, NextCry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
index.phpRansom message:
notes/READ_FOR_DECRYPT.html
READ_FOR_DECRYPT.htmlRansom message:
notes/READ_FOR_DECRYPT.html
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with NextCry ransomware:
nextcry
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About This Analysis
This NextCry 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 NextCry.
Last updated: July 30, 2025