Crypton

First seen

2016-07-01 00:00:00

Malware type

ransomware

Profile updated

2026-07-07 16:09:44

Context

Crypton is a type of ransomware that encrypts victims' files and demands a ransom for decryption. It is known for being one of the notorious ransomware threats, locking files and threatening to delete them if payment is not made.