Ransomware Research
AeR Ransomware
AeR is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AeR
- First Seen
- January 1, 2024
How AeR Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .id-C63F241F.[aerossh@nerdmail.co].AeR
File Encryption Patterns
AeR modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..AeR
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AeR displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
info.txt
Ransom message:
notes/info.txt
Note locations:
RootDiscs
Desktop
Info.hta
Ransom message:
notes/Info.hta
Note locations:
StartUp
Roaming
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with AeR ransomware:
202401110197eb32a39518adbc118ec0559a395ccrysisdharma
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About This Analysis
This AeR 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 AeR.
Last updated: July 30, 2025