Poop69 Ransomware
Poop69 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on May 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Poop69 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Poop69 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Poop69 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/Read Me First!.txt
notes/wallpaper.jpg
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Poop69 ransomware:
- Xserver.exe
About this analysis
This Poop69 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 Poop69.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Poop69 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Poop69 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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