Ransomware Research
Suncrypt 2020 Ransomware
Suncrypt 2020 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Haywood.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Suncrypt 2020
- First Seen
- August 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Haywood
How Suncrypt 2020 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Encrypts first 0x8000 bytes https://sapphirex00.medium.com/diving-into-the-sun-suncrypt-a-new-neighbour-in-the-ransomware-mafia-d89010c9df83
File Encryption Patterns
Suncrypt 2020 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[A-F0-9]{64}/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Suncrypt 2020 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED.HTMLRansom message:
notes/YOUR_FILES_ARE_ENCRYPTED.HTML
Note locations:
EveryFolderDecryptFiles.TXTRansom message:
notes/DecryptFiles.TXT
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Suncrypt 2020 ransomware:
haywood.ps11.exeload.ps1321.ps1ca5751036a12d0.exeddcgroup.com 5M$_cryptor.exe_org
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About This Analysis
This Suncrypt 2020 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 Suncrypt 2020.
Last updated: July 30, 2025