AnonCrack Ransomware
AnonCrack is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How AnonCrack ransomware works
File encryption patterns
AnonCrack modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AnonCrack displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/PAGO.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with AnonCrack ransomware:
- Paypal Money Sender V2.0.exe
- hidden tear based fake paypal app
About this analysis
This AnonCrack 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 AnonCrack.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects AnonCrack inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AnonCrack 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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