Ransomware Research

SuperCrypt Ransomware

SuperCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2014, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
SuperCrypt
First Seen
October 1, 2014

How SuperCrypt ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.SUPERCRYPT

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Location: Desktop

About this analysis

This SuperCrypt 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 SuperCrypt.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects SuperCrypt inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SuperCrypt 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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