CryForMe Ransomware
CryForMe is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How CryForMe ransomware works
File encryption patterns
CryForMe modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CryForMe ransomware:
- CryForMe.exe
- cryforme ransomware.exe
- CryForMe Ransomware.exe
About this analysis
This CryForMe 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 CryForMe.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects CryForMe inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CryForMe 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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