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