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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:
Paxynok.html
Ransom message:
notes/Paxynok.html
Note locations:
EveryFolder
PAXYHOK.html
Ransom message:
notes/PAXYHOK.html
Note locations:
EveryFolder
.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
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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