fileHow_to_decrypt_files.txt
notes/How_to_decrypt_files.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Satan Cryptor Ransomware
Satan Cryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Satan Cryptor 2.0.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Satan Cryptor
- First Seen
- November 1, 2017
- Known Aliases
- Satan Cryptor 2.0
How Satan Cryptor ransomware works
File modification behavior
Satan Cryptor updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Satan Cryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .satan
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Satan Cryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileReadMe.TXT
notes/ReadMe.TXT
Location: RootDirectory
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Satan Cryptor ransomware:
- a47799a43cffa71e_srv.exe
- client.exe
- carved_0.exe
- Satan Cryptor v2.exe
- satan v2.2 ransomware
- setup.exe
About this analysis
This Satan Cryptor 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 Satan Cryptor.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Satan Cryptor inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Satan Cryptor 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.