Ransomware Research

ACCDFISA Ransomware

ACCDFISA is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on April 1, 2012, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: ACCDFISA v2.0, Anti-Porn Locker, ACCDFISA Protection Program.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
ACCDFISA
First Seen
April 1, 2012
Known Aliases
ACCDFISA v2.0Anti-Porn LockerACCDFISA Protection Program

How ACCDFISA ransomware works

File encryption patterns

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

Extensions added after encryption
.aes

Ransom note and payment demands

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

filehowtodecryptaesfiles.txt
notes/howtodecryptaesfiles.txt
message
notes/note.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion
message
notes/note1.txt
Location: OnceOnCompletion

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with ACCDFISA ransomware:

About this analysis

This ACCDFISA ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like ACCDFISA.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects ACCDFISA inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ACCDFISA across live data, replicated data, and backups. If this family is in your environment, Elastio finds it before encryption completes. Run a scan against your recovery points to confirm.

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