Ransomware Research
XerXes Ransomware
XerXes is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Android Xerxes bot.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- XerXes
- First Seen
- March 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Android Xerxes bot
How XerXes Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
For Android
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, XerXes displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with XerXes ransomware:
CoronaVirus-apps.apkXerxes.apkCoronaVirus.apk
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About This Analysis
This XerXes 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 XerXes.
Last updated: July 30, 2025