fileinfo.txt
notes/info.txt
Location: EveryFolder
Ransomware Research
Gibberish Ransomware
Gibberish is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Gibberish, Anenerbex, Velar, UPPER.
Quick facts
- Ransomware Family
- Gibberish
- First Seen
- February 1, 2020
- Known Aliases
- Gibberish
- Anenerbex
- Velar
- UPPER
How Gibberish ransomware works
File modification behavior
Gibberish updates file modification timestamps after encryption.
File encryption patterns
Gibberish modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Extensions added after encryption
- .uk6ge
- .anenerbex
- .Velar
- .UPPER
- .~~~~
- .esexz
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Gibberish displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileanenerbex-info.txt
notes/anenerbex-info.txt
filereadme.txt
notes/readme.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileinfoUPPER.txt
notes/infoUPPER.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileRead_ME.txt
notes/Read_ME.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileRead~ME.txt
notes/Read~ME.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileREADME.txt
notes/README.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Gibberish ransomware:
- A1.exe
- 1,2.exe
About this analysis
This Gibberish 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 Gibberish.
Detection coverage
Elastio detects Gibberish inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Gibberish 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.