Ransomware Research
ZinoCrypt Ransomware
ZinoCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- ZinoCrypt
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How ZinoCrypt Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
ZinoCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ZINORansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, ZinoCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ZINO_NOTE.TXTRansom message:
notes/ZINO_NOTE.TXT
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About This Analysis
This ZinoCrypt 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 ZinoCrypt.
Last updated: July 30, 2025