CryptConsole-2018 Ransomware
CryptConsole-2018 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CryptConsole-2-2018, CryptConsole-3-2018-2021.
Quick facts
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CryptConsole-2018 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW DECRIPT FILES.hta
notes/README.txt
notes/FILE DECODER.txt
notes/!!ReadmeForHelp!!.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CryptConsole-2018 ransomware:
- smsss.exe
- HEUR.Trojan-Ransom.Win32.Generic.c35506bd3fedad57e7f1ea975ebcaec5.exe
- myfile.exe
- ransomware
- sequre@tuta.io_736D7373732E657865
- xzet@tutanota.com_736D7373732E657865
- smss.exe
- Crypt_Console.exe
- crypt_console.exe
- crypt.exe
- !xzer@tutanota.com_736D7373732E657865
- zizz@tutanota.de_736D7373732E657865
- zizz@tutanota.exe.bin
- smsssA.exe
- systemA.exe
- GitHub Desktop
- afmPECYzE.bin
- sample.exe
- Microsoft Updater.exe
- Microsoft Updater 4.exe
- Microsoft Lan Updater 4.exe
About this analysis
This CryptConsole-2018 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 CryptConsole-2018.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
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