Ransomware Research

AnonWorld Ransomware

AnonWorld is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
AnonWorld
First Seen
November 1, 2024

How AnonWorld Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..SNEED

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileR3ADM3.txt

Ransom message:

notes/R3ADM3.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with AnonWorld ransomware:

  • locker.exe

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About This Analysis

This AnonWorld 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 AnonWorld.

Last updated: July 30, 2025

AnonWorld Ransomware - Detectable by Elastio