CryptoWall 1

First seen

2014-06-01 00:00:00

Malware type

ransomware

Profile updated

2026-07-07 15:47:48

Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical retail-and-hospitality professional-services

Context

CryptoWall 1 is a ransomware that spreads primarily through phishing campaigns. It encrypts files on victim machines and demands a ransom for decryption.