Ransomware Research

Decr1pt Ransomware

Decr1pt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Decr1pt, TinyCryptor, Anti-Russian, CorpVPM, OldGremlin.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Decr1pt
First Seen
July 1, 2020
Known Aliases
Decr1ptTinyCryptorAnti-RussianCorpVPMOldGremlin

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Decr1pt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file/^README_[a-z0-9]{12}\.txt$/
notes/README_ma3byib38w8s.txt
Location: Desktop, RootDiscs, Temp

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Decr1pt ransomware:

About this analysis

This Decr1pt 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 Decr1pt.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Decr1pt inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Decr1pt across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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