notes/RECOVER_YOUR_FILES.txt
Location: UserFolders
AgentX is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
AgentX updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
AgentX modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
After encrypting files, AgentX displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/RECOVER_YOUR_FILES.txt
Location: UserFolders
The following executable files are associated with AgentX ransomware:
This AgentX 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 AgentX.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AgentX 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.