Ransomware Research

HackdoorCrypt3r Ransomware

HackdoorCrypt3r is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
HackdoorCrypt3r
First Seen
July 1, 2019

How HackdoorCrypt3r ransomware works

File encryption patterns

HackdoorCrypt3r modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.hackdoor

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, HackdoorCrypt3r displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file!how_to_unlock_your_file.txt
notes/!how_to_unlock_your_file.txt
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with HackdoorCrypt3r ransomware:

About this analysis

This HackdoorCrypt3r 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 HackdoorCrypt3r.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects HackdoorCrypt3r inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify HackdoorCrypt3r 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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