Cryp70n1c Ransomware
Cryp70n1c is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Cryp70n1c Army.
Quick facts
How Cryp70n1c ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Cryp70n1c modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Cryp70n1c displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/READ_IT.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Cryp70n1c ransomware:
- hidden-tear.exe
- PDF-Cracker-v2.0.1.exe
- Bitcoin-PrivateKey-Finder.exe
About this analysis
This Cryp70n1c 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 Cryp70n1c.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Cryp70n1c inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cryp70n1c 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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