RotorCrypt(RotoCrypt, Tar) Ransomware

Aliases: RotorCrypt, RotoCrypt, Tar Ransomware, Rotor

First seen
2016-01-01 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:29:37

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..

Reports & references

  • bleepingcomputer.com — The Week In Ransomware October 12Th 2018 Notpetya Gandcrab And More (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il — Rotorcrypt Ransomware (report)
  • twitter.com — 1050117756094476289 (report)
  • malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Rotorcrypt (report)
  • bleepingcomputer.com — Rotorcrypt Rotocrypt Ransomware Support Topic Tar C400 C300 Granit (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Rotorcrypt Ransomware (report)

External references