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
Targeted Files
816.ppt -> 816DesktopReadme.ppt
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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