Ransomware Research

CoderCrypt Ransomware

CoderCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CoderWare Mobile, FakeCyberPunk2077.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
CoderCrypt
First Seen
December 1, 2020
Known Aliases
CoderWare MobileFakeCyberPunk2077

How CoderCrypt ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.coderCrypt

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileREADME.txt
notes/README.txt

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with CoderCrypt ransomware:

About this analysis

This CoderCrypt 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 CoderCrypt.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects CoderCrypt inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CoderCrypt 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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