Ransomware Research
Telecrypt Ransomware
Telecrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Telecrypt
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How Telecrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
https://www.hybrid-analysis.com/sample/3d7dd597a465d5275ef31d9e4f9dd80ed4de6139a1b3707cb3b0ffa068595567?environmentId=100 Requires C&C
File Encryption Patterns
Telecrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..XcriRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Telecrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
База зашифр файлов.txtRansom message:
notes/База зашифр файлов.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletionTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Telecrypt ransomware:
Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Telecrypt.asvchost.exeTele.exeTROJAN-RANSOM.WIN32.TELECRYPT.EXETrojan-Ransom.Win32.Telecrypt.exeXhelp[1].exeXhelp.exe
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About This Analysis
This Telecrypt 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 Telecrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025