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Ransomware Research
Galacti-Crypter Ransomware
Galacti-Crypter is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Galacti-Crypter
- First Seen
- August 1, 2019
How Galacti-Crypter ransomware works
File modification behavior
Galacti-Crypter updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Galacti-Crypter modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Prefixes added to encrypted files
- ENCx45cR
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Galacti-Crypter displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Galacti-Crypter ransomware:
- Trojan.Ransom.GalactiCrypter.exe
- GL.exe
- Trojan.Ransom.GalacticCrypter.exe
- Ransomware GalacticCrypter.exe
- GLA.EXE
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for Galacti-Crypter. Review the resources below:
About this analysis
This Galacti-Crypter 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 Galacti-Crypter.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Galacti-Crypter inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Galacti-Crypter 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.