Ransomware Research

AnonTsugumi Ransomware

AnonTsugumi is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on September 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
AnonTsugumi
First Seen
September 1, 2023

How AnonTsugumi ransomware works

File modification behavior

AnonTsugumi updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

AnonTsugumi modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .anontsugumi

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileREADME.txt
notes/README.txt

Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with AnonTsugumi ransomware:

  • anon.exe
  • svchost.exe
  • JJoIMcbu9pOmnpU.exe

About this analysis

This AnonTsugumi 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 AnonTsugumi.

Last updated: November 3, 2023

Detection coverage

Elastio detects AnonTsugumi inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AnonTsugumi 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.