Ransomware Research
StorageCrypter Ransomware
StorageCrypter is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: SambaCry.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- StorageCrypter
- First Seen
- July 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- SambaCry
How StorageCrypter Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
For Linux https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/683312/encrypted-with-locked-and-drops-read-me-for-recover-your-filestxt/ https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/forums/t/663782/storagecrypter-sambacry-ransomware-support-locked-read-me-for-decrypttxt/
File Encryption Patterns
StorageCrypter modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..locked..lockRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, StorageCrypter displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
_READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT.txtRansom message:
notes/_READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT.txt
read_me_for_recover_your_files.txtRansom message:
notes/read_me_for_recover_your_files.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with StorageCrypter ransomware:
WinGameWinGame.exesambacry3exfglYZ.soWTFwHocC.sozWzOSJKa.soZbdofxPY.so
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About This Analysis
This StorageCrypter 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 StorageCrypter.
Last updated: July 30, 2025