Ransomware Research

XCry Ransomware

XCry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
XCry
First Seen
January 1, 2019

How XCry Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

https://app.any.run/tasks/42693663-8b1e-4c76-8265-84f6a7cacedc/

File Encryption Patterns

XCry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..xcry7684

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, XCry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html

Ransom message:

notes/HOW_TO_DECRYPT_FILES.html

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with XCry ransomware:

  • BSULX6mTHOgd0TIp.exe
  • 0c04db9e125014.exe
  • 31e578.exe
  • xcry.exe
  • xcry.bin
  • XCry.exe
  • e32c8b2da15e294e2ad8e1df5c0b655805d9c820e85a33e6a724b65c07d1a043 - Kopya.exe

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About This Analysis

This XCry 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 XCry.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

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