Ransomware Research

Acepy Ransomware

Acepy is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Acepy
First Seen
March 1, 2022

How Acepy Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Acepy modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..acepy

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Acepy displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileACEPY_README.txt

Ransom message:

notes/ACEPY_README.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Acepy ransomware:

  • ransomware.exe
  • 2.exe
  • 1.exe

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About This Analysis

This Acepy ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like Acepy.

Last updated: September 30, 2025