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Malware

MegaCortex

Megacortex is a ransomware used in targeted attacks against corporations.

MegaCortex is a Windows malware family.

Background

Megacortex is a ransomware deployed in targeted operations against corporate victims. Upon execution it attempts to shut down security-related services, then launches its encryption routine, tagging the affected files with a .aes128ctr or .megac0rtx extension. Lacking any self-propagation of its own, it typically arrives by way of downloaders and trojans.


Source: Malpedia (Fraunhofer FKIE).