file!RECOVER.txt
Ransomware Research
BeijingCrypt Ransomware
BeijingCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: BeijingCrypt NextGen.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- BeijingCrypt
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- BeijingCrypt NextGen
How BeijingCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
BeijingCrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
BeijingCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .beijing
- .montana
- .genesis
- .file
- .fc
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, BeijingCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file!HELP!.txt
notes/!HELP!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file_!README!.txt
notes/_!README!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file!_INFO.txt
notes/!_INFO.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with BeijingCrypt ransomware:
- beijing_en.exe
- genesis_en.exe
About this analysis
This BeijingCrypt 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 BeijingCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects BeijingCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify BeijingCrypt 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.