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Ransomware Research
NCrypt Ransomware
NCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- NCrypt
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How NCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
How NCrypt alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
NCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .NCRYPT
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, NCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This NCrypt 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 NCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects NCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify NCrypt 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.