Ransomware Research
Escanor Ransomware
Escanor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2022, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Escanor
- First Seen
- October 1, 2022
How Escanor Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Escanor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..ESCANORRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Escanor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txtRansom message:
notes/HELP_DECRYPT_YOUR_FILES.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Escanor ransomware:
ESCANOR.exeHost Process for Windows Services.exe
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About This Analysis
This Escanor 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 Escanor.
Last updated: October 30, 2025
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