Ransomware Research
Fake VoidCrypt Ransomware
Fake VoidCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Fake VoidCrypt
- First Seen
- December 1, 2025
How Fake VoidCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
Fake VoidCrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Fake VoidCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .voidCrypt
About this analysis
This Fake VoidCrypt 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 Fake VoidCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Fake VoidCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Fake VoidCrypt 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.