CryLocker

aliases

Last seen:Mar 17, 2026

Intelligence Profile

Malware family tracked by Malpedia. ID: win.crylocker

Threat Analysis

CryLocker is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/the-crylocker-ransomware-communicates-using-udp-and-stores-data-on-imgur-com/

→https://id-ransomware.blogspot.com/2016/09/cry-ransomware.html

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group

Aliases5

Also Known As

CSTOwin.crylockerCentral Security Treatment OrganizationCryLockerCry

External Intelligence

Malpedia: win.crylocker

Research Links

MITRE ATT&CK VirusTotal Google (news) Twitter/X search

Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.

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