Ransomware Research
Enc1 Ransomware
Enc1 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
- Enc1
- First Seen
- January 1, 2019
How Enc1 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Enc1 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
._enc1Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Enc1 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^decrypt_\w{10}\.txt$/Ransom message:
notes/decrypt_5sc7J7UK80.txt
Note locations:
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About This Analysis
This Enc1 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 Enc1.
Last updated: July 30, 2025