filereadme.html
notes/readme.html
Location: Desktop
Ransomware Research
SyncCrypt Ransomware
SyncCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- SyncCrypt
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
How SyncCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
SyncCrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
SyncCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .kk
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, SyncCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filereadme.png
notes/readme.png
Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with SyncCrypt ransomware:
- SyncCrypt_Mal_WSF.wsf
- CourtOrder_845493809.wsf
- sync.exe
- 003_JPG.arrival.jpg
- 1503965176-arrival.jpg
- X8IOl.jpg
- arrival.jpg
- SyncCrypt_Mal_JPG.jpg
- arriaval.jpg
About this analysis
This SyncCrypt 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 SyncCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects SyncCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify SyncCrypt 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.