Ransomware Research
Amjixius Ransomware
Amjixius is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Ancrypted.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Amjixius
- First Seen
- December 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Ancrypted
How Amjixius Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
ex.filename -> Biblio.mdb.[ancrypted1@gmail.com][NPDXXdZ9TcY].AMJIXIUS
File Encryption Patterns
Amjixius modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..AMJIXIUSRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Amjixius displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
msgta.txtRansom message:
notes/msgta.txt
Note locations:
TempRansom message:
notes/msgta.txt
Note locations:
LoginTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Amjixius ransomware:
ancrypted1@gmail.com.exeancrypted1@gmail.com.bin.exe
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About This Analysis
This Amjixius 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 Amjixius.
Last updated: July 30, 2025