Zcrypt

Aliases: Zcryptor

Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:40:48

Context

Zcrypt, also known as Zcryptor, is a type of ransomware that encrypts files on the infected system and demands a ransom for decryption. It spreads through removable drives and can create autorun.inf files to propagate.

Reports & references

  • Microsoft — Link Lnk To Ransom (report)
  • id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Zcrypt Ransomware Rsa 2048 Email (report)

External references