Ransomware Research

Rincrypt 3.0 Ransomware

Rincrypt 3.0 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Rincrypt 3.0
First Seen
April 1, 2024

How Rincrypt 3.0 ransomware works

File modification behavior

Rincrypt 3.0 updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

Rincrypt 3.0 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .rincrypt3

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Rincrypt 3.0 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD_THIS.txt
notes/READ_THIS.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Rincrypt 3.0 ransomware:

  • rincrypt32.exe

About this analysis

This Rincrypt 3.0 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 Rincrypt 3.0.

Last updated: May 13, 2024

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Rincrypt 3.0 inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Rincrypt 3.0 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.