file#READ ME - YOUR FILES ARE LOCKED#.rtf
notes/#READ ME - YOUR FILES ARE LOCKED#.rtf
Ransomware Research
AepCrypt Ransomware
AepCrypt is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AepCrypt
- First Seen
- October 1, 2019
How AepCrypt ransomware works
File modification behavior
How AepCrypt alters file modification timestamps is not known.
File encryption patterns
AepCrypt modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .aep
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AepCrypt displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
About this analysis
This AepCrypt 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 AepCrypt.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AepCrypt inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AepCrypt 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.