fileReadme_to_recover_files.txt
notes/Readme_to_recover_files.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
CryptoManiac Ransomware
CryptoManiac is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoManiac
- First Seen
- December 1, 2017
How CryptoManiac ransomware works
File modification behavior
CryptoManiac updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
CryptoManiac modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .maniac
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CryptoManiac displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileReadme_to_recover_files.html
notes/Readme_to_recover_files.html
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CryptoManiac ransomware:
- CryptoManiac.py
About this analysis
This CryptoManiac 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 CryptoManiac.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CryptoManiac inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CryptoManiac 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.