CryptXXX 3.0
Aliases: UltraDeCrypter, UltraCrypter
- First seen
- 2016-04-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:33:48
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical professional-services retail-and-hospitality
Context
CryptXXX 3.0 is a ransomware variant that encrypts files on infected systems, demanding a ransom for decryption. It is known for distributing alongside the Bedep trojan, increasing its potential for infection and spreading. Its aliases include UltraDeCrypter and UltraCrypter.
Reports & references
- support.kaspersky.com — 8547 (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Cryptxxx Ransomware (report)
- blogs.cisco.com — Cryptxxx Technical Deep Dive (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Cryptxxx Updated To Version 3 0 Decryptors No Longer Work (report)