Ransomware Research

Cyb3rDrag0nz Ransomware

Cyb3rDrag0nz is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Cyb3rDrag0nz
First Seen
March 1, 2025

How Cyb3rDrag0nz ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Cyb3rDrag0nz modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.TheAnonymousGlobal

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Cyb3rDrag0nz displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileTheAnonymousGlobal_ReadMe.txt
notes/TheAnonymousGlobal_ReadMe.txt
Location: EveryFolder
screenshot
notes/tmp.png
Location: Desktop

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Cyb3rDrag0nz ransomware:

About this analysis

This Cyb3rDrag0nz 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 Cyb3rDrag0nz.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Cyb3rDrag0nz inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Cyb3rDrag0nz 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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