Ransomware Research
AES-Matrix Ransomware
AES-Matrix is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AES-Matrix
- First Seen
- August 1, 2017
How AES-Matrix Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AES-Matrix displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
pay and get your data back.txtRansom message:
notes/pay and get your data back.txt
ACCUDATA_pay and get your data back.txtRansom message:
notes/ACCUDATA_pay and get your data back.txt
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About This Analysis
This AES-Matrix ransomware analysis is part of Elastio's comprehensive ransomware detection database. Elastio provides advanced ransomware protection and recovery solutions, helping organizations defend against and recover from ransomware attacks like AES-Matrix.
Last updated: July 30, 2025