Ransomware Research
Chartwig Ransomware
Chartwig is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on November 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Chartwig
- First Seen
- November 1, 2016
How Chartwig Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Written in PowerShell
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Chartwig ransomware:
ransomware-chartwig.exetmp000001f9tmp000001f8tmp000001f7tmp00000035tmp00000034tmp00000033tmp0000004ftmp0000004etmp0000004dtmp0000002ftmp0000002etmp0000002dtmp00000047tmp00000046tmp00000045tmp00000038tmp00000037tmp00000036tmp0000000ftmp0000000etmp0000000dtmp00000005tmp00000004tmp00000003tmp00000002tmp00000001dropped.ps
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About This Analysis
This Chartwig 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 Chartwig.
Last updated: July 30, 2025