BrainCrypt Ransomware
- First seen
- 2020-05-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:28:32
Targeted industries: financial-services retail-and-hospitality technology-and-telecommunications
Targeted regions: country_code:by country_code:de
Context
It’s directed to English speaking users, therefore is able to infect worldwide. It is spread using email spam, fake updates, attachments and so on. It encrypts all your files, including: music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. So far the victims are from Belarus and Germany.
Reports & references
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Braincrypt Ransomware (report)