Ransomware Research

ARCH WIPER Ransomware

ARCH WIPER is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
ARCH WIPER
First Seen
May 1, 2025

How ARCH WIPER ransomware works

File encryption patterns

ARCH WIPER modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.Arch

Ransom note and payment demands

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

fileWIPED.txt
notes/WIPED.txt
Location: EveryFolder
screenshot
notes/z7pm77v51.jpg
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with ARCH WIPER ransomware:

About this analysis

This ARCH WIPER 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 ARCH WIPER.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects ARCH WIPER inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify ARCH WIPER 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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