Ransomware Research
PizzaCrypts Ransomware
PizzaCrypts is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- PizzaCrypts
- First Seen
- July 1, 2016
How PizzaCrypts Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
.id-[victim_id]-maestro@pizzacrypts.info 317FKF8LCG90FUIAT.txt on the Desktop (the same contents as Pizzacrypts Info.txt)
File Encryption Patterns
PizzaCrypts modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
._maestro@pizzacrypts.infoRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, PizzaCrypts displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Pizzacrypts Info.txtRansom message:
notes/Pizzacrypts Info.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with PizzaCrypts ransomware:
SIHClient.exeprint.exelpremove.exe
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About This Analysis
This PizzaCrypts 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 PizzaCrypts.
Last updated: July 30, 2025