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Ransomware Research
AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST Ransomware
AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST ransomware works
File modification behavior
How AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .pre_alpha
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a hunt against your recovery points to confirm.