AiraCrop Ransomware
AiraCrop is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How AiraCrop ransomware works
File encryption patterns
AiraCrop modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AiraCrop displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/How to decrypt your files.txt
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for AiraCrop. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This AiraCrop 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 AiraCrop.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects AiraCrop inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AiraCrop across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.
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