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notes/read_me!.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
CutDry Ransomware
CutDry is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- CutDry
- First Seen
- November 1, 2021
How CutDry ransomware works
File modification behavior
CutDry updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
CutDry modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[0-9a-z]{4}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, CutDry displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
screenshot
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with CutDry ransomware:
- DiscordNitroGenerator.exe
- fileName.exe
- Discord Nitro Generator.exe
- Windows Defender.exe
About this analysis
This CutDry 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 CutDry.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects CutDry inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify CutDry 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.