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
How Xorist-EnCiPhErEd ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Xorist-EnCiPhErEd modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Xorist-EnCiPhErEd displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.txt
notes/КАК РАСШИФРОВАТЬ ФАЙЛЫ.txt
Technical indicators
Associated executable files
The following executable files are associated with Xorist-EnCiPhErEd ransomware:
- unlocker63100177.exe.old
- BF55A0MYUDBx6PT.exe
Recovery and decryption tools
Decryption tools may be available for Xorist-EnCiPhErEd. Review the resources below:
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
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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