Harward is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on July 1, 2023, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
Ransomware Family
Harward
First Seen
July 1, 2023
How Harward Ransomware Works
Targeted Files
Full extension -> .EMAIL=[alvarodecrypt@gmail.com]ID=[908D28930971C614].harward
File Encryption Patterns
Harward modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..harward
Ransom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Harward displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
fileFILE ENCRYPTED.txt
Ransom message:
notes/FILE ENCRYPTED.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolder
Technical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Harward ransomware:
file.exe
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