Ransomware Research

Scrypt Ransomware

Scrypt 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
Scrypt
First Seen
May 1, 2024

How Scrypt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Scrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..scrypt

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Scrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filereadme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/readme.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
screenshot

Ransom message:

notes/curqpn6fy.jpg

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Scrypt ransomware:

  • Exodus.exe
  • svchost.exe

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About This Analysis

This Scrypt 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 Scrypt.

Last updated: July 30, 2025