Ransomware Research

Anatova Ransomware

Anatova is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Anatova
First Seen
January 1, 2019

How Anatova Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileANATOVA.txt

Ransom message:

notes/ANATOVA.TXT

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Anatova ransomware:

  • CallOfCthulhu.exe
  • 170fb7438316.exe
  • anatova.exe
  • Vnekotoromtsarstve.exe
  • PPEE.exe

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About This Analysis

This Anatova 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 Anatova.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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