Ransomware Research
Anonymous-Xorist Ransomware
Anonymous-Xorist is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Anonymous-Xorist
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How Anonymous-Xorist Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Anonymous-Xorist modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..LO0KC1ZHDFIRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Anonymous-Xorist displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Anonymous-Xorist ransomware:
.sdata
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About This Analysis
This Anonymous-Xorist 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-Xorist.
Last updated: July 30, 2025