Ransomware Research
Australian-AES Ransomware
Australian-AES is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Australian-AES
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
How Australian-AES Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Australian-AES modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..aesRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Australian-AES displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
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About This Analysis
This Australian-AES 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 Australian-AES.
Last updated: July 30, 2025