Ransomware Research
Jinwooks Ransomware
Jinwooks is a malicious ransomware strain that encrypts victim files and demands ransom payment for decryption. First observed in the wild on June 1, 2024, this ransomware has been actively targeting systems worldwide.
Quick Facts
- Ransomware Family
- Jinwooks
- First Seen
- June 1, 2024
How Jinwooks Ransomware Works
File Encryption Patterns
Jinwooks modifies encrypted files using specific patterns to mark them as encrypted:
File extensions added after encryption:
..jinwooksjinwooksRansom Note and Payment Demands
After encrypting files, Jinwooks displays ransom notes demanding payment for file recovery:
read_it.txtRansom message:
notes/read_it.txt
Note locations:
EveryFolderTechnical Indicators
Associated Executable Files
The following executable files are associated with Jinwooks ransomware:
jinwooks.exe
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About This Analysis
This Jinwooks 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 Jinwooks.
Last updated: July 30, 2025