Ransomware Research
Paypalfree Ransomware
Paypalfree is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Dcry.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Paypalfree
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Dcry
How Paypalfree Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
For Android
File Encryption Patterns
Paypalfree modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..DcryRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Paypalfree displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Paypalfree ransomware:
Paypalfree.apk
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About This Analysis
This Paypalfree 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 Paypalfree.
Last updated: July 30, 2025