REDCryptoApp is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: REDCryptoApp Doxware.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
REDCryptoApp
First Seen
March 1, 2024
Known Aliases
REDCryptoApp Doxware
How REDCryptoApp Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
REDCryptoApp modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..REDCryptoApp
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, REDCryptoApp displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileHOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.REDCryptoApp.txt
Ransom message:
notes/HOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.REDCryptoApp.txt
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