Ransomware Research
Chewbacca Ransomware
Chewbacca is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on March 1, 2025, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Chewbacca
- First Seen
- March 1, 2025
How Chewbacca Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .{92C0C675-734B-38F2-7DCB-72284ABD03AA}.chewbacca
File Encryption Patterns
Chewbacca modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..chewbaccaRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Chewbacca displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
README.TXTRansom message:
notes/README.TXT
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Chewbacca ransomware:
quaqfmbm.execcwxduev.exe
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About This Analysis
This Chewbacca 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 Chewbacca.
Last updated: July 30, 2025