LightningCrypt

First seen

2023-05-11 00:00:00

Malware type

ransomware

Profile updated

2026-07-07 16:03:41

Targeted industries: education-and-nonprofits healthcare-and-pharmaceutical financial-services government-and-public-sector

Context

LightningCrypt is a ransomware strain known for encrypting files and demanding a cryptocurrency payment in exchange for decryption keys. It has been observed targeting multiple sectors, causing significant operational disruptions.