AnonCrack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
AnonCrack
First Seen
October 1, 2017
How AnonCrack Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
AnonCrack modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..crack
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AnonCrack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
filePAGO.txt
Ransom message:
notes/PAGO.txt
Note locations:
Desktop
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with AnonCrack ransomware:
Paypal Money Sender V2.0.exe
hidden tear based fake paypal app
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