Ransomware Research
AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST Ransomware
AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on December 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST
- First Seen
- December 1, 2016
How AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
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File Encryption Patterns
AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..pre_alphaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
!Read__Me.tXtRansom message:
notes/!Read__Me.tXt
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About This Analysis
This AES_KEY_GEN_ASSIST 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_KEY_GEN_ASSIST.
Last updated: July 30, 2025