Ransomware Research

FScrypt Ransomware

FScrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
FScrypt
First Seen
December 1, 2019

How FScrypt ransomware works

File encryption patterns

FScrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
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Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileкак расшифровать файлы.ru.txt
notes/как расшифровать файлы.ru.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with FScrypt ransomware:

About this analysis

This FScrypt 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 FScrypt.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects FScrypt inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify FScrypt 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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