Ransomware Research

Reyptson Ransomware

Reyptson is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Reyptson
First Seen
July 1, 2017

How Reyptson ransomware works

File modification behavior

Reyptson updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Reyptson modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .REYPTSON

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Reyptson displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileComo_Recuperar_Tus_Ficheros.txt
notes/Como_Recuperar_Tus_Ficheros.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Reyptson ransomware:

  • Reyptson.exe
  • 1.exe
  • factura.pdf.exe
  • SpotifyWebHelper.exe

About this analysis

This Reyptson 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 Reyptson.

Last updated: April 28, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Reyptson inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Reyptson 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.