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Ransomware Research
ThunderCrypt Ransomware
ThunderCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ThunderCrypt
- First Seen
- May 1, 2017
How ThunderCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
How ThunderCrypt alters file modification timestamps is not known.
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ThunderCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This ThunderCrypt 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 ThunderCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ThunderCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ThunderCrypt 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.