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SecureCryptor Ransomware
SecureCryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- SecureCryptor
- First Seen
- June 1, 2016
How SecureCryptor Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
aab148f9445f8ea69a6992a245037919b96c7b6457d35732f4171e371359aee5 filename -> firefox.exe
File Encryption Patterns
SecureCryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..SecureCrypted
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, SecureCryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
{origin_filename}.Contact_Here_To_Recover_Your_Files.txt
Ransom message:
notes/doc1.Contact_Here_To_Recover_Your_Files.txt
Note locations:
EveryFile
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with SecureCryptor ransomware:
firefox.exe
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About This Analysis
This SecureCryptor 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 SecureCryptor.
Last updated: July 30, 2025