Ransomware Research
Anubi NotBTCWare Ransomware
Anubi NotBTCWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Anubi NotBTCWare
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
How Anubi NotBTCWare Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .[<email>].anubi
File Encryption Patterns
Anubi NotBTCWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..anubiRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Anubi NotBTCWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
__READ_ME__.txtRansom message:
notes/__READ_ME__.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Anubi NotBTCWare 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 Anubi NotBTCWare.
Last updated: July 30, 2025