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