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Ransomware Research
Annabelle 2.1 Ransomware
Annabelle 2.1 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Annabelle 2.1
- First Seen
- March 1, 2019
How Annabelle 2.1 ransomware works
File modification behavior
How Annabelle 2.1 alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
Annabelle 2.1 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .AnnabelleCreate
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Annabelle 2.1 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Annabelle 2.1 ransomware:
- Annabelle.exe
- myfile.exe
About this analysis
This Annabelle 2.1 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 Annabelle 2.1.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Annabelle 2.1 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Annabelle 2.1 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.