Ransomware Research

Crypt32 Ransomware

Crypt32 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Crypt32
First Seen
August 1, 2020

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Crypt32 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file!! YOUR FILES HAS BEEN ENCRYPTED !!.txt
notes/!! YOUR FILES HAS BEEN ENCRYPTED !!.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Crypt32 ransomware:

About this analysis

This Crypt32 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 Crypt32.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Crypt32 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Crypt32 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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