fileDECRYPT MY FILE.txt
notes/DECRYPT MY FILE.txt
Ransomware Research
Cry128 Ransomware
Cry128 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: X3M : Next Variation.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Cry128
- First Seen
- April 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- X3M : Next Variation
How Cry128 ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Cry128 alters file modification timestamps is not known.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Cry128 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This Cry128 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 Cry128.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Cry128 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cry128 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.