fileOKSOWHATHAPPENDTOYOURFILES.TXT
notes/OKSOWHATHAPPENDTOYOURFILES.TXT
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Ransomware Research
CryptoBit Ransomware
CryptoBit is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoBit
- First Seen
- April 1, 2016
How CryptoBit ransomware works
File modification behavior
CryptoBit resets file modification timestamps after encryption.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CryptoBit displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filehelloreadmenow23.TXT
notes/helloreadmenow23.TXT
filehelloreadmenow24.TXT
notes/helloreadmenow23.TXT
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CryptoBit ransomware:
- D87E.tmp.ex_
About this analysis
This CryptoBit 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 CryptoBit.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CryptoBit inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CryptoBit 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.