Anonymous Encryptor Ransomware
Anonymous Encryptor is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Anonymous Encryptor ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Anonymous Encryptor modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Anonymous Encryptor displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/note.txt
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Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Anonymous Encryptor ransomware:
- Anonymous.exe
- Synaptics.exe
About this analysis
This Anonymous Encryptor 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 Anonymous Encryptor.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Anonymous Encryptor inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Anonymous Encryptor 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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