CryptoShield 2.0

First seen

2017-01-01 00:00:00

Malware type

ransomware

Profile updated

2026-07-07 16:09:51

Targeted industries: healthcare-and-pharmaceutical financial-services retail-and-hospitality education-and-nonprofits

Context

CryptoShield 2.0 is a ransomware variant that encrypts files on infected systems and demands a ransom in cryptocurrency for decrypting them. It primarily targets industries such as healthcare, financial services, and retail, exploiting vulnerabilities in their networks.