AES-Matrix Ransomware
AES-Matrix is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AES-Matrix displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/pay and get your data back.txt
notes/ACCUDATA_pay and get your data back.txt
About this analysis
This AES-Matrix 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 AES-Matrix.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects AES-Matrix inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AES-Matrix 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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