Ransomware Research
FastWind Ransomware
FastWind is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2020, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- FastWind
- First Seen
- July 1, 2020
How FastWind Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
NOSAMPLE "Stripes" encryption
File Encryption Patterns
FastWind modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..FastWindRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, FastWind displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
ransomware.txtRansom message:
notes/ransomware.txt
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About This Analysis
This FastWind 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 FastWind.
Last updated: July 30, 2025