Ransomware Research
Anonymous Arabs Ransomware
Anonymous Arabs is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Anonymous Arabs
- First Seen
- June 1, 2024
How Anonymous Arabs Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Anonymous Arabs modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..encryptRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Anonymous Arabs displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_mt.txtRansom message:
notes/read_mt.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderRansom message:
notes/avptsebop.jpg
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Anonymous Arabs ransomware:
anorans.exesvchost.exe
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About This Analysis
This Anonymous Arabs 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 Anonymous Arabs.
Last updated: July 30, 2025