Ransomware Research

PSCrypt Ransomware

PSCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
PSCrypt
First Seen
June 1, 2017

How PSCrypt Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

Encrypts every 0x2000 bytes https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/649867/pscrypt/

File Encryption Patterns

PSCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..pscrypt..docs..paxynok

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, PSCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filePaxynok.html

Ransom message:

notes/Paxynok.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder
filePAXYHOK.html

Ransom message:

notes/PAXYHOK.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder
file.docs document.html

Ransom message:

notes/.docs document.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with PSCrypt ransomware:

  • wmodule.exe
  • pscrypt.exe

Elastio Can Help You

Don't let PSCrypt ransomware take over your data

Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions to keep your organization safe.

Learn MoreGet Started

About This Analysis

This PSCrypt 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 PSCrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

Recent Ransomware

Explore other threats in our database

View all ransomware