Cry9
- First seen
- 2017-01-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 16:08:55
Context
Cry9 is a ransomware variant that encrypts files on infected systems, demanding a ransom payment for decryption keys. It emerged in early 2017 and has been primarily distributed through malicious email attachments and exploit kits.