Ransomware Research

Xorist 2020 Ransomware

Xorist 2020 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: Xorist 2020-2021.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
Xorist 2020
First Seen
March 1, 2020
Known Aliases
Xorist 2020-2021

How Xorist 2020 Ransomware Works

File Encryption Patterns

Xorist 2020 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..XiNo..locks..GiTeR..ZyNoXiOn.BlOCkED..CrYo.TeOnS..ENCRYPTED..hex911..([dungeon]-0_0)..CroNi.ZoNe..{loly} _zip..YaKo.MoKo..freelocker..YaKo..GlUtEzOn.VaNoLe..ZaCaPa..MakaLi..jigsaaw..wannacry..hnx911..BD..YOURPCISHACK16024752552658..TAKA..mame vse..ZaLtOn..locked3dllkierff..pethya zaplat zasifrovano.pethya zaplat zasifrovano.pethya zaplat zasifrovano..hacker crypt 2020.data..Hacker zasifroval zaplat.cryp..NIGG3R..greedyfuckers..lockerxxs..LyDark..ZaToN..EnCryp13d..CryptPethya..Zasifrovano.zaplat.za klic 2021..sandboxtest..emilisub..greed..MailRU..btCry_zip..divinity..btc-Apt2..lockedfile..8329892832982983982...txt..wannacry666

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, Xorist 2020 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder
message

Ransom message:

notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt

Note locations:

OnceOnCompletion
fileКАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt

Ransom message:

notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt

Note locations:

EveryFolder

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with Xorist 2020 ransomware:

  • 4.exe
  • sAadsA.exe
  • Z2.exe
  • 9bysyq8v045hrnf.exe
  • 1pqtu9v4f52721w.exe
  • virus.exe
  • WU17sDZVZ12PQjL.exe
  • Office aktivator cz KSMpico.exe
  • BS.Player 2.74.exe
  • KMSpico 10.1.9 Windows and Office Activator.exe
  • DAEMON Tools Lite2020.exe
  • Farm Mania �ESKY! .exe
  • Gay porn Free CZ.exe
  • Aktivator ilegalni windows 10.exe
  • Half-life (crack).exe
  • AVG PC Tuneup 2020.exe
  • 274qxsg6j941muk.exe
  • Minecraft client 2020.exe
  • dddd.exe
  • satanfin.exe
  • NIGG3R.bin
  • one.exe
  • payload_1.bin
  • Additional accounting requirments.doc
  • divinity.exe

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About This Analysis

This Xorist 2020 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 Xorist 2020.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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