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Ransomware Research
3nCRY Ransomware
3nCRY is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- 3nCRY
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How 3nCRY ransomware works
File modification behavior
How 3nCRY alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
3nCRY modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .3nCRY
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, 3nCRY displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This 3nCRY ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 3nCRY.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects 3nCRY inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify 3nCRY across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.