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Ransomware Research
Throwcrypt Ransomware
Throwcrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Throwcrypt
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How Throwcrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
Throwcrypt updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Throwcrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .throwcrypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Throwcrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Throwcrypt ransomware:
- free craft.exe
About this analysis
This Throwcrypt 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 Throwcrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Throwcrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Throwcrypt 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.