Xorist-Zixer2 Ransomware
Xorist-Zixer2 is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick facts
How Xorist-Zixer2 ransomware works
File encryption patterns
Xorist-Zixer2 modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
Ransom note and payment demands
After encrypting files, Xorist-Zixer2 displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
notes/HOW TO DECRYPT FILES.TXT
About this analysis
This Xorist-Zixer2 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-Zixer2.
Last updated: December 30, 2025
Elastio detects Xorist-Zixer2 inside your data and backups.
The Hunt Engine uses Deep File Inspection to identify Xorist-Zixer2 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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