Ransomware Research

Rincrypt 2.0 Ransomware

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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About This Analysis

This Rincrypt 2.0 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 Rincrypt 2.0.

Last updated: July 30, 2025