Ransomware Research
ThunderCrypt Ransomware
ThunderCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ThunderCrypt
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How ThunderCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ThunderCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This ThunderCrypt 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 ThunderCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025