IEncrypt Ransomware
IEncrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2018, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How IEncrypt ransomware works
File encryption patterns
IEncrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, IEncrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/DOC1.docx.ge0l0gic_readme
notes/ExcelMUI.msi.n3xtpharma_readme
notes/Autoruns.zip.0riz0n_readme
notes/AccessMUI.msi.al1b1nal1_readme
notes/AccessMUI.msi.un1que_readme
notes/autoexec.bat.midwestsurinc_readme
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with IEncrypt ransomware:
- IEncrypt
- IEncrypt.dll
- ntav2.exe
- cms.bin
- IEncrypt.exe
- googleupdate.exe
- o2flash.exe
- locator.exe
- snmptrap.exe
- elevation_service.exe
- FreeAudioConverter.exe
- Ge0l0Gic.exe
- DiagnosticsHub.StandardCollector.Service.exe
- EABV73~1.EXE
- fd0y2k~1:bin
- perfhost.exe
- tcpsvcs.exe
- sppsvc.exe
- xbgmsvc.exe
- policyhost.exe
- adentsmwservice.exe
- windows
- genericwcfexternalservice.exe
- healthservice.exe
- smsvchost.exe
- armsvc.exe
- wmiapsrv.exe
- sqlagent.exe
- svchost
- 3307.exe
- KRZZGG~1:bin
- ADOER15
- msader15.dll
- WmiApSrv.exe
- wlooiz~1:bin
- FNRDOL~1:BIN
- qtatdd~1:bin
- ehrecvr.exe
- obxfnp~1:bin
- LL.bin.exe
- mpxil5~1:bin
- uni.exe
- wmvenc
- wmvencod.dl
- sqlbrowser.exe
About this analysis
This IEncrypt 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 IEncrypt.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects IEncrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify IEncrypt 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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