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Detectable Ransomware VoidCrypt
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VoidCrypt Ransomware
VoidCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Void, Chaos.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- VoidCrypt
- First Seen
- April 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- VoidChaos
How VoidCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
VoidCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..Void
..Spade
..nyan
..pepe
..Encrypted
..ninja
..lalaland
..Peace
..Hidden
..bitch
..exploit
..honor
..help
..mifr
..Sophos
..hmmmmmmmm
..heirloom
..hmmmmm
..k2
..Snoopdogg
..Backup
..Extortionist
..Acrux
..hydra
..Dpr
..Musk
..Revenant
..poker
..K2
..Iwan
..lambda
..crm
..temlown
..ADA
..wixawm
..lilium
..killer
..Godox
..Joker
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, VoidCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Decryption-Info.HTA
Ransom message:
notes/Decryption-Info.HTA
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Read-For-Decrypt.HTA
Ransom message:
notes/Read-For-Decrypt.HTA
Note locations:
EveryFolder
!INFO.HTA
Ransom message:
notes/!INFO.HTA
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Decrypt-me.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Decrypt-me.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Read-this.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Read-this.txt
read-me.txt
Ransom message:
notes/read-me.txt
Decryption-Guide.txt
Ransom message:
notes/Decryption-Guide.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Decryption-Guide.HTA
Ransom message:
notes/Decryption-Guide.HTA
Note locations:
EveryFolder
openFiles.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with VoidCrypt ransomware:
1.png
stevenxx134@gmail.com.exe
setting system.exe
decoderma@tutanota.com.exe
decrypterfile@mailfence.com.exe
VoidDeceryptor@tutanota.com.exe
dwm.exe
recover10@tutanota.com.exe
LOL.exe
Openfileyou@protonmail.com.exe
wyooy@aol.com.exe
xsmaxs@tutanota.com.exe
software.exe
Amnesia.exe
file.exe
Taleb.Ransom.exe
marcosmelborn@aol.com.exe
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About This Analysis
This VoidCrypt 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 VoidCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025