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Ransomware Research
DEDCryptor Ransomware
DEDCryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- DEDCryptor
- First Seen
- June 1, 2016
How DEDCryptor ransomware works
File modification behavior
DEDCryptor updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
DEDCryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .ded
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, DEDCryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This DEDCryptor 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 DEDCryptor.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects DEDCryptor inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DEDCryptor 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.