Kripto64 Ransomware
Kripto64 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Turkish HTx64.
Quick facts
How Kripto64 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Kripto64 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Kripto64 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/note.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Kripto64 ransomware:
- Kripto.exe
About this analysis
This Kripto64 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 Kripto64.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Kripto64 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Kripto64 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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