Ransomware Research
CryptoVirus Ransomware
CryptoVirus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CryptoVirus
- First Seen
- January 1, 2023
How CryptoVirus ransomware works
File modification behavior
CryptoVirus updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
CryptoVirus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .rip
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CryptoVirus ransomware:
- Ransomware.KillerLocker
- calculateur.exe
About this analysis
This CryptoVirus 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 CryptoVirus.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CryptoVirus inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CryptoVirus 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.