Ransomware Research

Xorist-EnCiPhErEd Ransomware

Xorist-EnCiPhErEd is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on February 1, 2013, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: EnCiPhErEd.

Quick facts

Ransomware Family
Xorist-EnCiPhErEd
First Seen
February 1, 2013
Known Aliases
EnCiPhErEd

How Xorist-EnCiPhErEd ransomware works

File encryption patterns

Xorist-EnCiPhErEd modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

Extensions added after encryption
.EnCiPhErEd.GiTeR.ZyNoXiOn

Ransom note and payment demands

After encrypting files, Xorist-EnCiPhErEd displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileHOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
Location: EveryFolder
fileКАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
Location: EveryFolder

Technical indicators

Associated executable files

The following executable files are associated with Xorist-EnCiPhErEd ransomware:

Recovery and decryption tools

Decryption tools may be available for Xorist-EnCiPhErEd. Review the resources below:

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About this analysis

This Xorist-EnCiPhErEd 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 Xorist-EnCiPhErEd.

Last updated: December 30, 2025

Detection coverage

Elastio detects Xorist-EnCiPhErEd inside your data and backups.

The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Xorist-EnCiPhErEd 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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