Ransomware Research
Antix Ransomware
Antix is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Antix
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How Antix Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C Checks for date (2017)
File Encryption Patterns
Antix modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..locked
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Antix displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
OnceOnCompletion
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Antix ransomware:
Project1.exe
YTEICOSF.EXE
yteicoSF.exe
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About This Analysis
This Antix 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 Antix.
Last updated: July 30, 2025