Ransomware Research

SpartCrypt Ransomware

SpartCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SpartCrypt, SpartCript.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
SpartCrypt
First Seen
November 1, 2019
Known Aliases
SpartCryptSpartCript

How SpartCrypt Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..Encrypted

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileHow_To_Restore_Your_Files.txt

Ransom message:

notes/How_To_Restore_Your_Files.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileinfo.hta

Ransom message:

notes/info.hta

Note locations:

EveryFolder
fileSINFO.txt

Ransom message:

notes/SINFO.txt

Note locations:

Temp
file@_HOW_TO_RESTORE_YOUR_FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/@_HOW_TO_RESTORE_YOUR_FILES.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with SpartCrypt ransomware:

  • Spart_E.exe
  • spart_protected.exe

Recovery and Decryption Tools

Good news! Decryption tools are available for SpartCrypt ransomware:

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About This Analysis

This SpartCrypt 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 SpartCrypt.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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