PyCipher 2022 Ransomware
PyCipher 2022 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: CryptoCipher Py.
Quick facts
How PyCipher 2022 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
PyCipher 2022 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, PyCipher 2022 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/README.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with PyCipher 2022 ransomware:
- 4kvideodownloader_4.18_x64Crack.exe
About this analysis
This PyCipher 2022 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 PyCipher 2022.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects PyCipher 2022 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify PyCipher 2022 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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