Diskcryptor - Tool

Threat entity extracted from intelligence sources

Frequency
3
occurrences
First Seen
November 3, 2025
Last Seen
January 3, 2026

DiskCryptor is an open-source Windows disk-level encryption tool capable of encrypting entire disks and partitions.

Overview

DiskCryptor is an open-source Windows disk-level encryption tool capable of encrypting entire disks and partitions. In cybersecurity discourse, it’s referenced as a benchmark for full-disk encryption performance and is relevant when analyzing ransomware throughput and the security implications of disk-level encryption compared to standard file-based approaches.

Related Threat Clusters

  • Malware Targets Personal Data in Food Delivery Apps

    The Kaspersky 2025 Security Bulletin reveals that malware is compromising personal data in food delivery services. The report indicates that 14.41% of retail users faced web threats, and 22.20% encountered on-device…

    1 article · Updated January 3, 2026
  • Cybersecurity Threats in Retail and E-commerce Sector in 2025

    Kaspersky's 2025 Security Bulletin reveals that 14.41% of users in the retail sector encountered web threats, while 22.20% faced on-device threats. Additionally, 8.25% of retail and e-commerce companies experienced…

    2 articles · Updated December 18, 2025
  • Comparison of Ransomware and Standard Encryption Speed

    Ransomware encryption operates at a significantly faster speed than standard file encoding methods, which can take days to complete. This difference is attributed to the way ransomware scrambles only portions of files,…

    2 articles · Updated November 3, 2025
  • Ransomware Encryption Techniques Compared to Standard Encoding

    Ransomware encryption is significantly faster than standard file encoding due to its method of only scrambling portions of files, leaving most data intact. This raises questions about the effectiveness of such partial…

    2 articles · Updated November 3, 2025

Recent Intelligence Reports

  • Malware targeting personal data hits food delivery services: Kaspersky — News.Tuoitre.Vn · January 3, 2026
  • AI-driven shopping and privacy. What the retail and e-commerce sector should ... — Kaspersky · December 18, 2025
  • Ransomware encryption vs. standard encoding speed (Veracrypt, Diskcryptor) — Reddit · November 3, 2025

CVSS v3.1 Breakdown