Ransomware Research

Architects Ransomware

Architects is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Architects
First Seen
July 1, 2023

How Architects Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Architects modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..architects

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Architects displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

filereadme.txt

Ransom message:

notes/readme.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Architects ransomware:

  • MalwareSample.zip
  • 2001.exe

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About This Analysis

This Architects 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 Architects.

Last updated: July 30, 2025