Rincrypt 2.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Rincrypt 2.0
First Seen
April 1, 2024
How Rincrypt 2.0 Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Rincrypt 2.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[0-9a-z]{4}$/
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Rincrypt 2.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileREAD THIS.txt
Ransom message:
notes/READ THIS.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Rincrypt 2.0 ransomware:
notepad.exe
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