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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 v2.0
- Anti-Porn Locker
- ACCDFISA Protection Program
How ACCDFISA ransomware works
File modification behavior
How ACCDFISA alters file modification timestamps is not known.
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:
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:
- ADMU.exe
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.
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 hunt against your recovery points to confirm.