Ransomware Research

DynA-Crypt Ransomware

DynA-Crypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: DynA CryptoLocker.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
DynA-Crypt
First Seen
February 1, 2017
Known Aliases
DynA CryptoLocker

How DynA-Crypt ransomware works

File encryption patterns

DynA-Crypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.crypt

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, DynA-Crypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

message
notes/note.txt

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with DynA-Crypt ransomware:

About this analysis

This DynA-Crypt 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 DynA-Crypt.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects DynA-Crypt inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify DynA-Crypt 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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