PadCrypt
- First seen
- 2016-02-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:42:51
Context
PadCrypt is a type of ransomware that stands out due to its live support chat feature, allowing victims to potentially negotiate their payment or seek assistance. This ransomware encrypts files on the infected system, demanding a ransom from the victims in exchange for decryption keys.
Reports & references
- bleepingcomputer.com — Padcrypt The First Ransomware With Live Support Chat And An Uninstaller (report)
- twitter.com — 798141978810732544 (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Padcrypt Ransomware (report)
- gdatasoftware.com — 31666 Ransomware Identification For The Judicious Analyst (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Padcrypt (report)
- bleepingcomputer.com — Padcrypt The First Ransomware With Live Support Chat And An Uninstaller (report)
- johannesbader.ch — The Dga Of Padcrypt (report)