Ransomware Research
BugWare Ransomware
BugWare is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on October 1, 2017, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- BugWare
- First Seen
- October 1, 2017
How BugWare Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Requires C&C 9b3dad230f7a2eb2f8702982a91bd2d5626986cb89b9349b9e8f2aeaf891660a -> OK Full extension -> .[SLAVIC@SECMAIL.PRO].BUGWARE -> AF-O15552-F1.cif.zip.[MAXVISION@SECMAIL.PRO].CRIPTOGRAFADO
File Encryption Patterns
BugWare modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..CRIPTOGRAFADO..BUGWARERansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, BugWare displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Ransom message:
notes/note.txt
Note locations:
LoginRansom message:
notes/bw.png
Note locations:
DesktopTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with BugWare ransomware:
doc_2017100200000-15.pdf.exeVID506604042.exeboleto-atualizado-7852.exeboleto-atualizado-7853.docx.scr
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About This Analysis
This BugWare 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 BugWare.
Last updated: July 30, 2025