Ransomware Research

CryptoWire Ransomware

CryptoWire is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2016, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.

Quick Facts

Ransomware Family
CryptoWire
First Seen
August 1, 2016

How CryptoWire Ransomware Works

Ransom Note and Payment Demands

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

fileREADME.txt

Ransom message:

notes/README.txt

Note locations:

Desktop
message

Ransom message:

notes/note.txt

Note locations:

Login

Technical Indicators

Associated Executable Files

The following executable files are associated with CryptoWire ransomware:

  • CryptoWire.exe
  • BTC hacker v14.2 by ignisteam.exe
  • 1.exe
  • AA_V3.exe
  • myfile.exe
  • delete.exe
  • sous.exe
  • executable.exe
  • JackSparrow.exe

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About This Analysis

This CryptoWire 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 CryptoWire.

Last updated: October 30, 2025

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