Ransomware Research
Anubis Ransomware
Anubis is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Anubis
- First Seen
- October 1, 2016
How Anubis Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Anubis modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..codedRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Anubis displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Decryption Instructions.txtRansom message:
notes/Decryption Instructions.txt
Note locations:
DesktopRansom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This Anubis 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 Anubis.
Last updated: July 30, 2025