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Ransomware Research
AnonCrack Ransomware
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 modification behavior
AnonCrack updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
AnonCrack modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .crack
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AnonCrack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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
About this analysis
This AnonCrack 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 AnonCrack.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AnonCrack inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AnonCrack 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.