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Ransomware Research
CradleCore Ransomware
CradleCore is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cradle.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CradleCore
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Cradle
How CradleCore ransomware works
File modification behavior
CradleCore updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
CradleCore modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .cradle
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CradleCore displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CradleCore ransomware:
- Trojan.Ransom.CradleCore.exe
- cradle.exe
- cradleapp_landscape.exe
- s.exe
- Cradle.exe
- copycopy.exe
About this analysis
This CradleCore 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 CradleCore.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CradleCore inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CradleCore 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.