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Ransomware Research
JesusCrypt Ransomware
JesusCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- JesusCrypt
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How JesusCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
How JesusCrypt alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
JesusCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .jc
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, JesusCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
message
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About this analysis
This JesusCrypt 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 JesusCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects JesusCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify JesusCrypt 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.