Ransomware Research
Hello Ransomware
Hello is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on January 1, 2021, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide. Security researchers also track this malware under the aliases: WickrMe.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Hello
- First Seen
- January 1, 2021
- Known Aliases
- WickrMe
How Hello Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Hello modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..hello..strike..hemmingRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Hello displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
Readme!!!.txtRansom message:
notes/Readme!!!.txt
HOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.TXTRansom message:
notes/HOW_TO_RESTORE_FILES.TXT
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About This Analysis
This Hello 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 Hello.
Last updated: July 30, 2025