fileREAD_THIS_FILE.txt
notes/READ_THIS_FILE.txt
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
GhostCrypt Ransomware
GhostCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- GhostCrypt
- First Seen
- February 1, 2016
How GhostCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
GhostCrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
GhostCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .Z81928819
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, GhostCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
notes/note.txt
Location: Login
About this analysis
This GhostCrypt 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 GhostCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects GhostCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify GhostCrypt 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.