Ransomware Research
Paycrypt Ransomware
Paycrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Paycrypt
- First Seen
- February 1, 2016
How Paycrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Paycrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
.-paycrypt@aol.comRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Paycrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This Paycrypt 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 Paycrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025