Ransomware Research
Xorist-Zixer2 Ransomware
Xorist-Zixer2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Xorist-Zixer2
- First Seen
- March 1, 2017
How Xorist-Zixer2 Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
Xorist-Zixer2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..zixer2Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Xorist-Zixer2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXT
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About This Analysis
This Xorist-Zixer2 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-Zixer2.
Last updated: July 30, 2025