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Ransomware Research
ToxCrypt Ransomware
ToxCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2015, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- ToxCrypt
- First Seen
- May 1, 2015
How ToxCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
How ToxCrypt alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
ToxCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .toxcrypt
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, ToxCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This ToxCrypt 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 ToxCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects ToxCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ToxCrypt 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.