Ransomware Research
QRYPT Ransomware
QRYPT is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- QRYPT
- First Seen
- May 1, 2024
How QRYPT Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
QRYPT modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..qcryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, QRYPT displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Readme How to Recover.txtRansom message:
notes/Readme How to Recover.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with QRYPT ransomware:
20240526686c70dce648fc5468eb14b955ac1060babukdestroyer.exee_win.exe
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About This Analysis
This QRYPT 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 QRYPT.
Last updated: July 30, 2025