Revenge Ransomware
- First seen
- 2016-10-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:24:29
Context
This is most likely to affect English speaking users, since the note is written in English. English is understood worldwide, thus anyone can be harmed. The hacker spread the virus using email spam, fake updates, and harmful attachments. All your files are compromised including music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc.. CryptoMix / CryptFile2 Variant
Reports & references
- bleepingcomputer.com — Revenge Ransomware A Cryptomix Variant Being Distributed By Rig Exploit Kit (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Revenge Ransomware (report)