Ransomware Research
3nCRY Ransomware
3nCRY is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- 3nCRY
- First Seen
- September 1, 2017
How 3nCRY Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
3nCRY modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..3nCRYRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, 3nCRY displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
READ_ME.txtRansom message:
notes/READ_ME.txt
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About This Analysis
This 3nCRY ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like 3nCRY.
Last updated: July 30, 2025