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Ransomware Research
Apos Ransomware
Apos is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Apos
- First Seen
- February 1, 2025
How Apos ransomware works
File modification behavior
Apos updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Apos modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .apos
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Apos displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
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Location: Desktop
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Apos ransomware:
- windows_encryptor_3576629047_self_contained_x86.exe
About this analysis
This Apos 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 Apos.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Apos inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Apos 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.