Ransomware Research

FXS Ransomware

FXS is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
FXS
First Seen
October 1, 2021

How FXS Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

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

File extensions added after encryption:

..fxs

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About This Analysis

This FXS 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 FXS.

Last updated: July 30, 2025