Ransomware Research
GermanWiper Ransomware
GermanWiper is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on August 1, 2019, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: Unnamed German.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- GermanWiper
- First Seen
- August 1, 2019
- Known Aliases
- Unnamed German
How GermanWiper Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Fills files with zeros
File Encryption Patterns
GermanWiper modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
./\.[a-zA-Z0-9]{5}$/Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, GermanWiper displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
/^[a-zA-Z0-9]{5}_Entschluesselungs_Anleitung\.html$/Ransom message:
notes/9dsNh_Entschluesselungs_Anleitung.html
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with GermanWiper ransomware:
RunningBewerbung-Lena-Kretschmer.binBewerbung-Lena-Kretschmer.exeteo.exebvq.exepqr.exexfg.exeUKXRB6TM.exe
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About This Analysis
This GermanWiper 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 GermanWiper.
Last updated: July 30, 2025