file/^[a-z]{4,6}-readme\.txt$/
notes/qrja-readme.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
AnteFrigus Ransomware
AnteFrigus is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- AnteFrigus
- First Seen
- November 1, 2019
How AnteFrigus ransomware works
File modification behavior
AnteFrigus updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
AnteFrigus modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- ./\.[a-z]{4,6}$/
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, AnteFrigus displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
file/^CLICK_HERE-[a-z]{4,6}\.txt$/
notes/CLICK_HERE-eadfda.txt
Location: EveryFolder
file/^ATTENTION-[a-z]{4,6}-README\.txt$/
notes/ATTENTION-daaefc-README.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with AnteFrigus ransomware:
- Trojan.Ransom.AnteFrigus.exe
- rad26628.tmp.exe
- out
- directx_update.exe
- 03-31_47.254.179.98_FEACCFFC7990693228933D5A5F67B833_DirectX_Update.exe
- DirectX_Update.exe
- DirectX_Update[1].exe
- R7KIOWY5.exe
About this analysis
This AnteFrigus 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 AnteFrigus.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects AnteFrigus inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify AnteFrigus 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.