Cr1ptT0r Ransomware
Cr1ptT0r is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Cr1ptT0r displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/_FILES_ENCRYPTED_README.txt
notes/_cr1ptt0r_support.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Cr1ptT0r ransomware:
- cr1ptt0r
About this analysis
This Cr1ptT0r 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 Cr1ptT0r.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Cr1ptT0r inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cr1ptT0r 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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