Ransomware Research

AnonymousFrance Ransomware

AnonymousFrance is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
AnonymousFrance
First Seen
October 1, 2024

How AnonymousFrance ransomware works

File modification behavior

AnonymousFrance updates file modification timestamps after encryption.

File encryption patterns

AnonymousFrance modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
  • .AnonymousFrance

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, AnonymousFrance displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

file/^README\d{1,2}\.txt$/
notes/README10.txt

Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with AnonymousFrance ransomware:

  • real22caca.exe

About this analysis

This AnonymousFrance 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 AnonymousFrance.

Last updated: October 31, 2024

Detection coverage

Elastio detects AnonymousFrance inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AnonymousFrance 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.