Ransomware Research

AngleWare Ransomware

AngleWare 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

Ransomware Family
AngleWare
First Seen
March 1, 2017

How AngleWare Ransomware Works

Targeted Files

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File Encryption Patterns

AngleWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:

File extensions added after encryption:

..AngleWare

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

After encrypting files, AngleWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:

fileREAD_ME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/READ_ME.txt

Note locations:

Desktop

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with AngleWare ransomware:

  • mafiaware.exe
  • AngleWare.exe

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About This Analysis

This AngleWare 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 AngleWare.

Last updated: July 30, 2025